King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York
Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the September 11 Memorial in New York during their state visit to the United States. They laid flowers, met families of 9/11 victims, first responders, and charity representatives, and highlighted the lasting impact of the attacks on America and the world.Key Facts
- The King and Queen visited the 9/11 Memorial for the first time during their US state visit.
- They laid a bouquet of white roses at the memorial pools honoring nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks.
- The royal couple met families of victims and some first responders involved in rescue efforts.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg attended the event.
- The visit was secured with heavy police presence, road closures, and helicopters overhead.
- King Charles spoke about 9/11's global impact in his recent address to the US Congress.
- Queen Camilla brought a replacement Winnie the Pooh toy to the New York Public Library to complete the original collection.
- The King and Queen planned visits related to education, literacy, and creative industries during their stay.
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