July 15th 2024.
The world was shaken by news of an assassination attempt on former US President, Donald Trump, during an election rally in Pennsylvania. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Britain's King Charles III had reached out to Trump with a heartfelt letter, though the contents of the letter remain private. The letter was delivered by the UK Embassy in Washington DC, offering support and well wishes to the 78-year-old Republican nominee.
The King's gesture is not surprising, as the British monarchy has had a long-standing relationship with the United States. In 2019, as Prince of Wales, King Charles hosted Trump and his wife Melania for afternoon tea at Clarence House during a NATO summit in London. And earlier that year, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a lavish state banquet for Trump during his State Visit to the UK. The King's letter was a reminder of the strong bond between the two nations.
Buckingham Palace also announced that the 75-year-old monarch, who was undergoing cancer treatment, will embark on two royal visits in October. Along with his wife Queen Camilla, he will visit Australia and Samoa, attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2024. The palace stated that the visits will celebrate the strong relationships between these countries and the UK.
Meanwhile, world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have condemned the assassination attempt on Trump. The suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service personnel at the scene. Tragically, a 50-year-old volunteer fire chief, Corey Comperatore, lost his life while trying to protect his family during the chaos. Two others were also injured but are now in stable condition.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Trump after the incident and expressed his condolences for the victims and their families. He also condemned the violence and wished for a speedy recovery for the President and those injured. In a statement, Starmer emphasized that political violence has no place in society and expressed his shock and dismay at the events.
In an interview with 'The New York Post', Trump shared his thoughts on the assassination attempt, describing it as a surreal experience. Despite being injured, he raised his fist to the crowd, grateful to have survived the attack. He also expressed his appreciation for the outpouring of well wishes and support from leaders around the world.
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