EXCLUSIVE: King Charles' U.S. Visit Hit With Drone Threat Fears as Security Scrambles to Respond
Officials fear defense tech could be turned into a threat as security tightens.
King Charles is at the center of heightened security fears during his US state visit, with intelligence sources warning THE VAULT of a potential plot to hack protective drone systems and turn them against the monarch.
Charles, 77, arrived in Washington, DC, on April 27 with Queen Camilla, 78, for a four-day visit hosted by Donald Trump, 79.
The trip comes days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner triggered a major emergency response and renewed scrutiny of security protocols.
The visit, coordinated between Buckingham Palace and US authorities, includes engagements at the White House as well as appearances across Washington, New York and Virginia, all under intensified protective measures.
One source familiar with the security operation told us: