{"id":2391514,"date":"2026-04-27T15:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2391514"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:30:24","slug":"king-charles-us-visit-closures-and-prohibited-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/king-charles-us-visit-closures-and-prohibited-items\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles US Visit: Closures and prohibited items"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<div contenturlmp4=\"https:\/\/static-clips.fox.com\/proxy\/fts_clip\/svc_hf_fts_clip_prod\/WM_WTTG_45543441794_45543441890\/45543441890\/hf-uuid-db53f961-3991-4386-a156-a64a7adf77c3\/45543441890_syndication.mp4\" genres=\"News and Information\" ismcvodvideo=\"true\" class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\" data-v-4292be72=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<div class=\"contain\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"anvato-styled-container\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>WASHINGTON<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>King Charles III arrives in Washington on Monday with ties under strain and security concerns in sharp focus.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Here\u2019s a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/whho\/learn\/management\/temporary-area-closures.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list <\/a>of areas closed during the visit and a list of restricted items that are prohibited in certain areas:<\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Temporary Closure of Various Areas of Park During UK State Visit<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">In conjunction with the official visit by Their Royal Majesties King Charles III\u00a0and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House, the entire\u00a0Ellipse, including its side panels, roadways, and interior sidewalks; Sherman\u00a0Park, to include the interior sidewalks; First Division Park, to include the\u00a0interior sidewalks; and E Street, NW from 15th to 17th Streets, NW, to include\u00a0the sidewalks along the above-mentioned park areas, <strong>will be closed to the public\u00a0from approximately 6:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April\u00a028, 2026<\/strong>. A map illustrating the closed park areas and those under other\u00a0jurisdiction is attached.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>***Please note that portions of the White House Sidewalk, between East\u00a0Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW, as already\u00a0communicated through an earlier notice, are already closed due to the unique\u00a0security requirements associated with the White House construction project.\u00a0Additionally, most of Lafayette Park as already communicated through an\u00a0earlier notice, is already closed due to the unique security requirements\u00a0associated with the Lafayette Park construction project.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not\u00a0allow into the above areas:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTTG\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Laptops, Tripods, Monopods, and Selfie Sticks (tablets may only be\u00a0allowed subject to enhanced security screening by the Secret Service)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Large Bags and Suitcases exceeding size restrictions (18&#8243; x 13&#8243; x 7&#8243;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Packages<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Drones and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Animals other than service\/guide dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Bicycles, Scooters, Folding Chairs, Balloons, Coolers, Glass, Thermal or\u00a0Metal Containers, Paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Umbrellas (umbrellas without metal tips will be permitted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Any pointed object(s), to include knives of any kind<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Aerosols, Tobacco Products, e-Cigarettes, Lighters, Matches<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Firearms, Ammunition, Fireworks, Laser Pointers, Stun Guns, Tasers,\u00a0Mace\/Pepper Spray, Toy Weapons<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Tents and Structures<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Any Other Items Determined to be Potential Safety Hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Violation is prohibited.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The park closure and public use limitation comes at the request of the United\u00a0States Secret Service to ensure necessary security and safety for the adjacent\u00a0White House complex, its occupants and the public during this well publicized\u00a0event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove\u00a0themselves and any personal property from these closed park areas by\u00a06:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Park Service appreciates the public&#8217;s cooperation in this matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/whho\/learn\/management\/rod_ukstatevisit2_apr26.htm\" id=\"CP___PAGEID=8154248,rod_ukstatevisit2_apr26.htm,18799|\"><strong><u>A park closure map and more detailed information are available here.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">RELATED: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/news\/king-charles-iii-arrives-us-royal-visit-aimed-easing-strained-ties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>King Charles III arrives in US for royal visit aimed at easing strained ties<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTTG\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox5dc.com\/www.fox5dc.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/king-charles-us-visit-1.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">King Charles US Visit: Closures and prohibited items<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Temporary Closure of Part of the Western Half of Lafayette Park During UK State Visit<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The western half of Lafayette Park will be<strong> closed to the public from\u00a0approximately 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 27 through approximately 4:00 p.m.,\u00a0Thursday, April 30, 2026<\/strong>. A map illustrating the closed park area, and the\u00a0 anticipated closed District area, is attached.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure\u00a0public safety during the official visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and\u00a0Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>***Please note that the White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW\u00a0and West Executive Avenue, NW, as well as all but a portion of the Northwest\u00a0quadrant of Lafayette Park are closed by means of previously articulated and\u00a0announced closures due to project work occurring in these areas and the unique\u00a0<br \/>security requirements of the United States Secret Service associated with protecting\u00a0the White House Complex.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Persons demonstrating or otherwise using this park area should remove\u00a0themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas\u00a0immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Park Service appreciates the public&#8217;s cooperation in this matter.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/whho\/learn\/management\/rod_uk_statevisitclosure_apr26.htm\" id=\"CP___PAGEID=8154236,rod_uk_statevisitclosure_apr26.htm,18799|\"><strong><u>A park closure map and more detailed information are available here.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTTG\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox5dc.com\/www.fox5dc.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/king-charles-us-visit-2.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">King Charles US Visit: Closures and prohibited items<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTTG\" class=\"group-source-title\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> Information in this article comes from the National Park Service and previous FOX 5 reporting. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!---->  <!----> <\/p>\n<section class=\"tags\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">News<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/us\/dc\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Washington, D.C.<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/british-royal-family\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">British Royal Family<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/people\/donald-j-trump\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Donald J. Trump<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/people\/king-charles\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">King Charles III<\/a><\/section><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.fox5dc.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON &#8211; King Charles III arrives in Washington on Monday with ties under strain and security concerns in sharp focus. 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