King Charles and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims at New York memorial amid UK-US tensions
On Wednesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla paid their respects at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, where they placed a floral arrangement at the reflecting pools that honor the twin towers of the World Trade Center. They were joined by former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. Charles laid white lilacs, daffodils, and peonies on the bronze parapet, which bears the names of the victims, along with a handwritten note showing solidarity with the American people. This visit took place amid rising tensions between the UK and US, as President Donald Trump criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his perceived lack of support regarding the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran. The royal couple also met with families of the nearly 2,800 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, with the king highlighting military and cultural connections during their trip.
Key facts
- King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York on Wednesday.
- They laid a bouquet of white lilacs, daffodils, and peonies on the bronze parapet.
- Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg accompanied them.
- A handwritten note from the king honored victims of the September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attack.
- The visit occurred amid tensions between the UK and US.
- President Donald Trump criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer over lack of help in the US and Israel's war with Iran.
- The king and queen met with relatives of the nearly 2,800 people killed in New York.
- Charles emphasized military and cultural ties between the UK and US.
Entities
Institutions
- 9/11 Memorial
- World Trade Center
- Reuters
Locations
- New York
- United States
- United Kingdom
- lower Manhattan