King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the United States, proceeding as planned despite heightened security concerns.

• The visit will proceed despite a recent gunman incident targeting President Donald Trump at a Washington D.C. dinner.
• The Royal Family and the UK government are working closely with US authorities to ensure appropriate security measures.
• The trip marks the King's first to the US as monarch and coincides with the 250th anniversary of US independence.