PHOTOS: King Charles and Queen Camilla honor victims at the 9/11 Memorial
Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited New York City to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks at the National 9/11 Memorial. During their visit, they met with victims' families, first responders, and local leaders as part of a four-day trip marking 250 years of American independence.Key Facts
- This is the first visit to New York by a reigning British monarch in 16 years.
- King Charles laid flowers at the 9/11 Memorial pools where victims' names are inscribed.
- The visit included meetings with about 90 guests, including victims' relatives and local officials.
- The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, including 67 British nationals.
- Security was tight, with police snipers on rooftops and streets closed to the public.
- The royal couple was accompanied by former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other regional leaders attended the event.
- Mamdani mentioned a hope to focus on victims rather than political issues, but noted the Koh-i-Noor diamond topic related to British history with India.
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