King Charles III and Queen Camilla honored the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks during a solemn visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Wednesday. The royal couple was joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the memorial plaza, where they laid a wreath and observed a moment of silence.
Royal tribute at Ground Zero
The visit marked a poignant moment in the King's first official trip to the United States since his accession. The monarch and his wife walked through the memorial's reflecting pools, which bear the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. They paused to read some of the inscriptions and spoke with first responders and family members of victims.
Historic New York visit
The royal couple's itinerary included meetings with community leaders and a reception at the British Consulate. Mayor Mamdani welcomed the King and Queen, highlighting the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and New York City. The visit underscores the shared resilience and remembrance of the tragic events that shaped modern history.
King Charles III, who has previously visited the memorial as Prince of Wales, expressed deep respect for the courage and unity displayed by New Yorkers in the aftermath of the attacks. The royal couple's presence at the site was met with gratitude from attendees, many of whom lost loved ones on September 11.
