King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York. King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. The royal visit to the 9/11 Memorial took place amid very tight security Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to visit the 9/11 Memorial as part of their state visit to the United States, in New York City King Charles and Queen Camilla laid flowers at the September 11 Memorial in New York, in a sombre moment during their state visit to the United States. It is the first time that the royal couple have been to the site, which remembers the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks of 25 years ago. They met families of those who died and talked to some of the first responders involved in the rescue attempt, with New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg among the dignitaries present. The visit took place amid very tight security, with a heavy police presence, road closures, checkpoints and helicopters circling overhead. The King and Queen lay flowers at the National September 11 Memorial The King and Queen laying a bouquet of flowers on the edge of one of the memorial’s pool during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial In the New York sunshine, the King and Queen left a bouquet of white roses beside the deep pools that now commemorate those who lost their lives at this spot. A handwritten note said: "We honour the memory for those who so tragically lost their lives on 11th September 2001. "We stand in enduring solidarity with the American people and in the face of their profound loss. Charles R Camilla." There is a museum on the site, which is now a permanent memorial, in an open space surrounded by the city's skyscrapers. The King and Queen also had conversations with representatives of charities who have supported the families of victims and educational groups who are preserving the memory of what happened here in 2001. The royal couple left flowers and a note at the memorial A bouquet of white flowers with a note from King Charles and Queen Camilla lies at the 9/11 Memorial The importance of the 9/11 attacks had been raised by King Charles in his speech to the US Congress on Tuesday. He had called on US lawmakers to maintain support for Nato and had given the example of how Nato members had rallied to help the US in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," said the King. And he told Congress the "same unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine". But there was another diplomatic complication from President Donald Trump, who seemed to suggest that the King would have followed his approach on Iran - an issue that has caused friction between the UK and US governments. "I think if he were doing that, if that were up to him, he would have probably helped us with Iran," said President Trump. Buckingham Palace was approached for comment. On this third day of the royal trip, the Queen paid a visit to the New York Public Library to highlight the importance of literacy. Queen Camilla explained how books could open up the world: "The first Americans I knew and loved were the characters I met in my treasured children's novels: Little Women, What Katy Did, Charlotte's Web," she said. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and former Vogue editor Anna Wintour were also at the event. The Queen has been a longstanding campaigner for literacy and reading, and she read Winnie-the-Pooh out loud to a group of children. She also brought her own literary figure to donate to New York Public Library. Since 1987, the library has had on display the original stuffed toys from the 1920s that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. But since the 1930s, the toy of Roo, the baby kangaroo, has been missing. The Queen brought a replacement Roo on the flight from the UK, with the toy made by the same firm that made the originals. The Queen with Sarah Jessica Parker - who is also a champion of literacy - looking at items in New York Public Library... Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla view a curated selection of items in New York Public Library's collection celebrating the transatlantic relationship during a visit to the New York Public Library Greeting former Vogue editor Anna Wintour... Queen Camilla (right) greets Anna Wintour during a visit to the New York Public Library to celebrate literature. Queen Camilla reads Winnie-the-Pooh to children during a visit to the New York Public Library to celebrate literature. The Queen has promoted literacy through her Queen's Reading Room project - and the charity's CEO, Vicki Perrin, who has also travelled to New York, warned on Wednesday that we are in a "reading crisis". She highlighted the social benefits of reading, which she said had "transformative benefits on mental health, brain health and social health". of reading, which she said had "transformative benefits on mental health, brain health and social health". The Queen also toured a collection at the library spanning 250 years of shared American and British literary history. Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand in line, with the King and Trump conversing, while Melania smiles at the two. Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK? King Charles, with a grin on his face, walks by lawmakers in US Congress after delivering his speech, with US Vice-President JD Vance and a US flag visible distantly behind him King gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world Roo on the carpet at Buckingham Palace - it's a teddy bear on that looks like the character from Winnie-the-Pooh Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete set King Charles headed to an education and healthy food initiative in Harlem called Harlem Grown. He helped a group of children feed some chickens, and planted lavender and mustard greens. King Charles at a project that teaches children in Harlem about urban farming and nutrition Britain's King Charles attends an event at Harlem Grown, in New York, U.S., April 29, 2026. King Charles III during a business reception, at Rockefeller Center in New York, on day three of the state visit to the US There was also a glitzy reception for the King's Trust, attended by the King and Queen and celebrities including Lionel Ritchie, Stella McCartney, Donatella Versace and Martha Stewart. Thin, purple banner promoting the Royal Watch newsletter with text saying, “Insider stories and expert analysis in your inbox every week”. There is also a graphic of a fleur-de-lis in white. Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here. Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can The claim contradicts a 2021 US intelligence report, which said the de facto leader "approved an operation" to "capture or kill" the journalist. Tributes are paid in Hale to Rick Rescorla, who led thousands of workers to safety. The 2001 attacks killed thousands of Americans, and had profound consequences across the globe. Joseph Holden says the recognition is a "tremendous" boost for his company and staff. The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh awarded the 'Best of the Best Things to Do' award by Tripadvisor. Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle. After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem. A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.