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King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting

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Posted on April 26, 2026

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LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear President Donald Trump and the first lady have been unharmed, a

King Charles Expresses Relief After Trump and First Lady Unharmed in Shooting Incident

Royal Response to White House Shooting Incident

King Charles Kept Informed

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear President Donald Trump and the first lady have been unharmed, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Sunday, after a shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner.

Impact on Upcoming Royal Visit

Discussions on Operational Planning

The spokesperson added that a number of discussions were taking place on Sunday to discuss how the shooting may or may not impact operational planning for this week's visit.

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(Reporting by Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti)

Key Takeaways

  • President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and cabinet officials were safely evacuated after shots were fired near the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • The suspect, armed with a shotgun, handgun, knives and wearing a bulletproof vest, was apprehended after firing at Secret Service; one officer was wounded but expected to recover. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • King Charles, whose U.S. state visit begins this week, has been kept fully informed and is greatly relieved that President Trump and the First Lady were unharmed. (thedailybeast.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was King Charles's reaction to the White House shooting?
King Charles was greatly relieved to hear that President Trump and the first lady were unharmed.
Did the shooting affect upcoming royal events?
Discussions were taking place on how the shooting may impact operational planning for the week's visit.
Who provided the statement about King Charles's response?
A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace provided the information on behalf of King Charles.
When did the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner occur?
The shooting took place on Sunday, as reported in the article.

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