King Charles III and Queen Camilla began their New York City visit on Wednesday with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial, paying tribute to the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The royal couple was joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with other dignitaries, at the memorial site in Lower Manhattan.
The ceremony marked the start of a brief tour of the city, highlighting the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States.