**King Charles Stuns New York: Lays Flowers at 9/11 Memorial During US Tensions**

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla visited lower Manhattan on Wednesday to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda attacks. The royal couple laid a floral bouquet at the memorial where the World Trade Center’s twin towers once stood. The visit comes at a time of rising tensions between Britain and the United States. President Donald Trump has criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of not providing enough help in the US and Israel’s war with Iran. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg also attended the ceremony. The event took place at the 9/11 Memorial, a quiet site in the heart of a still-grieving city.