"Charles laid flowers at the National 9/11 Memorial and the royal couple spoke with victims' relatives, first responders and local dignitaries before traveling to other events midway through a four-day diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark 250 years of American independence."
"Reminding us that we are truly greater together, that's the point,” he said, emphasizing the enduring cultural bond between the people of the U.K. and U.S. as one rooted in shared creativity, enterprise, and values."
"They were greeted at the National 9/11 memorial plaza in Lower Manhattan by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, then walked to one of the memorial's two pools, where parapets bear the names of the victims of the attacks."
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited New York City, marking the first visit by a reigning British monarch in 16 years. They honored nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11 attacks at the National 9/11 Memorial, where Charles laid flowers and met with survivors and first responders. The royal couple also attended a reception for the King's Trust, emphasizing the cultural bond between the U.K. and U.S. This trip celebrates 250 years of American independence and is Charles' first state visit since becoming king.
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