New Delhi, April 28 -- King Charles III, accompanied by Queen Camilla, began a high-profile four-day state visit to the United States amid heightened security concerns and geopolitical tensions.

The visit proceeded under intense scrutiny following a shooting incident at a Washington dinner attended by US President Donald Trump days earlier. Although no injuries were reported, the incident prompted a last-minute security reassessment.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that, after review, the visit would continue as planned, with the king expressing relief that all attendees were unharmed.

The visit unfolds against a backdrop of strained relations between the UK government, led by PM Keir Starmer, and the Trump administration. Disagreements ov...