Why keeping the King safe is Trump's top priority
April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026
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<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Why keeping the King safe is Trump's top priority</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">King Charles's trip to the USA is still going ahead, despite a gunman attempting to storm a dinner attended by President Trump on Saturday night.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">It's the first state visit to the country by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. Charles is also due to emulate his mother by addressing Congress.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Officials from both sides of the Atlantic are working closely on security arrangements. But has the tour been compromised by the assassination attempt? And what does it take to protect a head of state?</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Niall speaks to Dai Davies, a former head of Scotland Yard's Royal Protection Command.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p>
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