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The Digest:

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III's state visit to the United States will proceed as planned, following a shooting at a Washington media gala on Saturday. The palace said the King was "greatly relieved" that President Trump, First Lady Melania, and other guests were unharmed. Charles will become the first British monarch to address Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The four-day visit includes stops in Washington and New York.

Key Points:
  • Charles and Queen Camilla will have tea with the Trumps and attend a state dinner.
  • Security teams from Britain and the US are working closely on arrangements.
  • The visit marks America's 250th anniversary of independence.
  • Trump has repeatedly criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Iran's war policy.
  • The King and Queen privately reached out to the Trumps after the shooting.
The state visit will proceed despite transatlantic tensions and the recent security scare.

Sources: Channels TV, Vanguard