British Prime Minister Keir Starmer contacted US President Donald Trump following a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. on April 25. An armed individual breached security, resulting in the injury of a US Secret Service officer, who fortunately was protected by his bullet-proof vest. Starmer expressed relief that Trump and others were unharmed and condemned any attacks on democratic institutions. The shooting has raised concerns about security, particularly with King Charles III set to visit the US next week to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The royal visit, which includes an address to the US Congress and a State Dinner at the White House, is seen as an opportunity to mend UK-US relations, which have been strained recently. Buckingham Palace stated that the monarch is being kept informed about the situation and is relieved that no one was seriously harmed during the incident. Discussions are ongoing regarding how the events may affect the operational planning for the royal visit.