New York Mayor Mamdani declines private meeting with King Charles during visit

5 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 24

Mayor Mamdani’s spokesperson confirmed there is no private audience scheduled, though the mayor was invited to a group wreath-laying at the 9/11 memorial with King Charles and other officials.
The ceremony at the 9/11 memorial will include other New York elected officials and City Council Speaker Julie Menin, a founding trustee of the memorial and museum.
King Charles’ visit aims to reinforce UK-US security ties, with the mayor’s participation limited to public events; both leaders reportedly have good relations with President Donald Trump.

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