LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's government remains in close cooperation with U.S. security services ahead of King Charles' visit to the United States this week, a senior minister said on Sunday
UK, US Security Services Cooperate Closely Ahead of King Charles’ US Visit
Security Preparations and Diplomatic Engagements Surrounding King Charles' US Trip
Close Coordination Between UK and US Security Services
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's government remains in close cooperation with U.S. security services ahead of King Charles' visit to the United States this week, a senior minister said on Sunday, after a shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner.
Incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Details of the Shooting
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the dinner in Washington by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a man opened fire on security personnel nearby.
Official Response from British Government
Statements from Senior Ministers
Asked about the incident on Sky News, Darren Jones, chief secretary to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said the British government and Buckingham Palace took the security of King Charles "very seriously", with extensive discussions already underway that would continue over the coming days.
Ongoing Security Discussions
"In respect of His Majesty's visit to the United States next week ... our security services obviously remain in close cooperation in advance of that," Jones added.
Details of King Charles' Upcoming Visit
Schedule and Key Events
King Charles and his wife, Camilla, are due to arrive in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip that includes a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress, marking 250 years since the U.S. declaration of independence from British rule.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti;Editing by Helen Popper)
