President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to host King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Washington on Monday, despite a dramatic shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner that raised serious security concerns.
The royal couple will be in the US from April 27 to April 30, with authorities taking extra precautions to ensure their safety.
President Trump reaffirmed that the visit will proceed as scheduled, stating that King Charles will be 'very safe' on the White House grounds.
However, the visit's significance is remarkable, marking a ceremonial expression of reconciliation after 250 years, and the political elite in the District are being reminded of one crucial guideline: avoid making physical contact.
Trump has a history of breaking those particular guidelines when interacting with foreign leaders, and the country's capital will see strict procedure and a red carpet extravaganza from April 27 to April 30.
