In 1994, when the King, then the Prince of Wales, was shot at while on stage in Australia, his reaction was understated to say the least.
He readjusted his cufflinks, blinked a few times and watched on, slightly perturbed, as his would-be assassin was bundled to the floor by startled security.
So it is safe to say the King will not be unduly concerned with news from the US, where he will be landing on Monday, in the aftermath of the attempted shooting of its 47th president.
Donald Trump was bundled from the room at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night, in an attack that left one security agent injured and the press corps – dressed in their black tie as guests – sheltering under tables after they had been instructed to “get down”.
The security for the state visit, which is already unusually high compared to other countries, will be at its absolute maximum capacity.
The opportunities for walkabouts are limited compared to royal visits in Britain, although the Palace has insisted on moments for the King and Queen to meet the public, as they always do on overseas tours.
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