and Queen Camilla are moving ahead with their U.S. visit in the wake of the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C.
President , Vice President JD Vance, first lady Melania Trump and other top officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton Hotel ballroom on Saturday night after a gunman exchanged fire with Secret Service agents in the lobby before being subdued and taken into custody.
On Monday, Charles and Camilla are set to arrive in Washington D.C. for a four-day trip, marking their first visit to the U.S. as British monarchs.
In a statement to Fox News Digital on Sunday, a spokesperson confirmed that the shooting has not derailed the royals’ visit.
“Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned,” the spokesperson said. “The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the Visit getting underway tomorrow,” the spokesperson added.
Fox News Digital understands that the overall plan remains unchanged, with only minor adjustments to one or two scheduled engagements.
Earlier on Sunday, a palace spokesperson shared a statement with People magazine regarding talks that were being held about the upcoming visit.
“His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear that the President, and all guests have been unharmed,” the spokesperson said.
“A number of discussions will be taking place throughout the day to discuss with U.S. colleagues and our respective teams to what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the Visit.”
According to People, Charles and Camilla and Melania following the shooting.
While speaking with Fox News anchor Shannon Bream on “,” Trump said that the royals’ trip to the U.S. was moving forward as planned.
“King Charles is coming and he’s a great guy and we look forward to it,” Trump said. “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
Trump went on to praise Charles, referencing the an unspecified type of cancer for which he has been receiving treatment since February 2024.
“He is brave, you know, he’s got something that’s very tough to fight,” Trump said. “He’s got a problem with, as you know, a very well documented problem with his health. And he’s been amazing, actually. He’s very brave, actually, and for a long time. So he’s coming, and we’re going to have a great time. And he represents his nation like nobody else can do it.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was among the their support for Trump following the attack at the gala dinner.
“I am shocked by the scenes at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington overnight,” Starmer wrote in an X post. “Any attack on democratic institutions or on the must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. titutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. It is a huge relief that @POTUS, the First Lady and all those attending are safe.”
On Sunday, Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene shared a message of solidarity with Trump after the shooting.
“To Mr. Donald J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America,” Albert began in his Instagram post.
“Mr. President, It is with emotion that I learnt of the events which took place last night in Washington, on the sidelines of the annual White House Correspondents Dinner,” he wrote. “I wish to convey my relief at knowing that you, together with the First Lady and all those in attendance, are safe and unhar
