King Charles US visit live: NYC mayor chats with royal at 9/11 memorial after saying he’d urge return of crown jewel
Royal visit came with heavy police presence and security
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to the 9/11 Memorial included all the usual security precautions the Big Apple utilizes when world leaders visit.
Police snipers were perched on rooftops overlooking the memorial while trucks were used to block off nearby intersections.
The museum’s memorial and the streets surrounding it were also closed off to the public.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 21:22
Former NYC mayor thanks royals for 9/11 memorial visit
The royal couple met with about 90 guests at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum earlier Wednesday, according to the British Embassy.
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who serves as the chairman of the museum, expressed his gratitude for their visit.
“As New Yorkers and Americans, we are united in our pledge to never forget those we lost on 9/11. We will always remember the outpouring of support from so many people across the United Kingdom in the aftermath of the attacks and are grateful to King Charles III and Queen Camilla for returning to this sacred site,” Bloomberg said.
He added: “As a new generation learns about the day that shook our city and the world 25 years ago, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum continues to be a place of reflection and inspiration.”
Bloomberg was with the royals as they laid a bouquet on the memorial (AFP/Getty)
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 21:05
Charles gifts Harlem non-profit honey from bees at Highgrove House
After his visit to Harlem Grown, King Charles gifted the non-profit a box of honey from bees at Highgrove House, one of his residences.
Just before leaving, Charles handed the non-profit’s chief executive, Tony Hillery, the honey inside a brown box tied with a red bow, according to the Times.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:53
King Charles arrives at 30 Rock for trade event
King Charles arrived in Midtown just after 3:30 p.m. for a trade event at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Video showed him arriving and shaking hands with executives.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:45
Locals show up to support, and protest, royal visit
New Yorkers showed up in support — and in protest — of King Charles’ visit to Harlem.
Charles visited the non-profit Harlem Grown on Wednesday afternoon, drawing the attention of locals, including teachers in a school across the street who clapped from their windows.
One royal supporter was pictured holding a corgi and waving a UK flag outside the visit.
Meanwhile, a protester was pictured holding a sign addressed to the King that read “Reparations now!” and “Cut the check!”
The poster was signed “Queen Mother Harlem, USA.”
A woman holds a sign ahead of a visit by Britain’s King Charles III to the non-profit Harlem Grown in New York (AFP via Getty Images)A man with a corgi holds a UK flag ahead of King Charles’ visit to Harlem (AFP via Getty Images)
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:38
King Charles feeds chickens at Harlem non-profit
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Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:31
Queen Camilla pictured alongside actress Sarah Jessica Parker at New York Public Library
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Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:28
Relatives of 9/11 victims react to meeting royals
Anthoula Katsimatides, whose brother John died at the World Trade Center, was among the 9/11 victims’ relatives who spoke with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
“I found it extremely sweet that I was allowed to hug the queen,” she told the Associated Press. “She was quite endearing, as was the king. I also told him that I thought he was adorable.”
Katsimatides said Charles told her he was surprised by how the memorial had changed in the 10 years since he last visited. She said Camilla asked her if she came to the memorial often.
“I said that I do because I find it to be a place of peace and calm and also remembrance, where I can remember my brother, John,” she said.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:23
King Charles given tour of Harlem Grown’s urban farm
King Charles was given a tour of Harlem Grown’s urban farm.
Toward the end of his visit, a student gave him a note written in purple and orange markers, to which he replied: “That’s fantastic,” per the New York Times.
As he left, teachers at Public School 175 across the street cheered and waved from the windows, according to the report.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:18
King Charles leaves community engagement in Harlem
King Charles spent about an hour at Harlem Grown’s urban farm, watching students plant lavender and make mango salsa, according to the New York Times.
The king was reportedly enthusiastic about feeding the chickens and asked if he would be able to moments after his arrival.
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He later fed the chickens lettuce leaves, according to the report.
Isabel Keane29 April 2026 20:07
