In New York on April 29 the royals will visit the 9/11 memorial. Queen Camilla will present a newly crafted Roo toy to the New York Public Library to complete the Winnie the Pooh collection, while the King attends separate community engagements.
The final day in Virginia includes meetings with local groups, Appalachian performances and a national park “block party” to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Officials confirmed the four-day visit links to shared history and cooperation between the U.K. and U.S.
Following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that injured one Secret Service agent, both governments affirmed the state visit would proceed. Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen were grateful to those who ensured the visit could continue, and the couple spoke privately with the Trumps ahead of arrival.