The news agenda for the week is likely to centre around King Charles and Queen Camilla’s trip across the pond, where they will meet with President Trump and make key stops in Washington, Virginia and US. This will be Charles’ first visit to the US since 2018, when he attended the state funeral of former President George Bush.
Results from major tech giants are also released this week, with Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft set to publish their quarterly financials – an indication of the status of the global tech sector.
On Friday, the sequel of the box office hit The Devil Wears Prada enters cinemas in the UK, with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci set to grace the screen.
On Sunday, World Press Freedom Day takes place, a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, defends the media from attacks on their independence and pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Monday (April 27):King Charles and Queen Camilla begin visit to the United States; Lord Robertson gives evidence to MPs on the National Security Strategy and societal resilience; Chris Brown faces GBH charges in UK court.
Tuesday (April 28):King Charles addresses Congress and attends White House dinner hosted by Donald Trump; Foreign Affairs Committee questions Sir Philip Barton and Morgan McSweeney on Peter Mandelson appointment; Court of Appeal hearing on Palestine Action proscription.
Wednesday (April 29):Royal visit to the US continues with events in New York City; Federal Reserve interest rate decision and Jay Powell’s final press conference; Champions League semifinal: Atletico Madrid v Arsenal.
Thursday (April 30):Bank of England interest rate decision and monetary policy report; King Charles wraps up visit to the US with a stop in Virginia before heading to Bermuda.
Friday (May 1):Ban on no-fault evictions takes effect under Renters’ Rights Act; King Charles begins engagements in Bermuda; The Devil Wears Prada 2 released.
Saturday (May 2):Royal visit concludes with final events in Bermuda; Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg: Lyon v Arsenal.
Source: Press Gazette
