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King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, becoming only the second British monarch to do so, following Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech to lawmakers in 1991.

King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, becoming only the second British monarch to do so, following Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech to lawmakers in 1991.

The address took place during <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/britains-king-charles-makes-us-visit">a four-day state visit to the U.S.</a>, timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Relations between the two nations have reportedly been strained over the U.K.'s refusal to join the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

The address took place during a four-day state visit to the U.S., timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Relations between the two nations have reportedly been strained over the U.K.'s refusal to join the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

King Charles opened his speech by condemning <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/armed-man-breaches-secret-service-at-wh-dinner">a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner</a>, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed." Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from California, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/man-charged-with-attempted-presidential-assassination">was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after the incident</a>.

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King Charles opened his speech by condemning a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed." Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after the incident.

The King quoted Trump's remarks from a previous U.K. state visit — that the bond between the U.S. and U.K. is "priceless and eternal" — receiving a standing ovation. He also called for "unyielding resolve" in the defence of Ukraine.

The King quoted Trump's remarks from a previous U.K. state visit — that the bond between the U.S. and U.K. is "priceless and eternal" — receiving a standing ovation. He also called for "unyielding resolve" in the defence of Ukraine.

Prior to the Congress address, Trump and King Charles held a private meeting in the Oval Office. Trump described the King as "a fantastic person" and said it was "a great honour," while Melania Trump and Queen Camilla met with students at the White House Tennis Pavilion.

Prior to the Congress address, Trump and King Charles held a private meeting in the Oval Office. Trump described the King as "a fantastic person" and said it was "a great honour," while Melania Trump and Queen Camilla met with students at the White House Tennis Pavilion.

British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner's remarks — made to U.K. students visiting Washington — were published just before the King and Queen arrived at the White House, including a comment that America's only "special relationship" is "probably Israel," not the U.K.

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King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on April 28, 2026, becoming only the second British monarch to do so, following Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech to lawmakers in 1991.

King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on April 28, 2026, becoming only the second British monarch to do so, following Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech to lawmakers in 1991.

The address took place during a four-day state visit to the US, timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Relations between the two nations have been strained over the UK's refusal to join the US-Israeli war in Iran.

The address took place during a four-day state visit to the US, timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Relations between the two nations have been strained over the UK's refusal to join the US-Israeli war in Iran.

King Charles opened his speech by condemning a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed." A 31-year-old from California was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after the incident.

King Charles opened his speech by condemning a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed." A 31-year-old from California was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump after the incident.

The King quoted Trump's remarks from a previous UK state visit — that the bond between the US and UK is "priceless and eternal" — receiving a standing ovation. He also called for "unyielding resolve" in the defence of Ukraine.

The King quoted Trump's remarks from a previous UK state visit — that the bond between the US and UK is "priceless and eternal" — receiving a standing ovation. He also called for "unyielding resolve" in the defence of Ukraine.

British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner's remarks — made to UK students visiting Washington — were published just before the King and Queen arrived at the White House, including a comment that America's "only special relationship is probably Israel, not the UK."

British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner's remarks — made to UK students visiting Washington — were published just before the King and Queen arrived at the White House, including a comment that America's "only special relationship is probably Israel, not the UK."

King Charles's Congress address was a masterclass in soft power diplomacy, doing more to repair the UK-US special relationship than any politician could. By echoing Britain's commitment to the biggest defence spending increase since the Cold War and invoking decades of shared sacrifice, the King gave Trump exactly the respect and substance the moment demanded. The royal charm offensive is working where Starmer's government has repeatedly fallen flat.

King Charles's Congress address was a masterclass in soft power diplomacy, doing more to repair the UK-US special relationship than any politician could. By echoing Britain's commitment to the biggest defence spending increase since the Cold War and invoking decades of shared sacrifice, the King gave Trump exactly the respect and substance the moment demanded. The royal charm offensive is working where Starmer's government has repeatedly fallen flat.

King Charles didn't just flatter Congress — he delivered a pointed reminder that executive power answers to checks and balances, and that America's actions carry consequences beyond its borders. Urging both nations to reject inward-looking politics and honor shared democratic values, the King made clear that the special relationship demands accountability, not just pageantry. That's a message aimed squarely at Trump's governing style.

King Charles didn't just flatter Congress — he delivered a pointed reminder that executive power answers to checks and balances, and that America's actions carry consequences beyond its borders. Urging both nations to reject inward-looking politics and honor shared democratic values, the King made clear that the special relationship demands accountability, not just pageantry. That's a message aimed squarely at Trump's governing style.

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King Charles's Congress address was a masterclass in soft power diplomacy, doing more to repair the U.K.-U.S. special relationship than any politician could. By echoing Britain's commitment to the biggest defence spending increase since the Cold War and invoking decades of shared sacrifice, the King gave Trump exactly the respect and substance the moment demanded. The royal charm offensive is working where Starmer's government has repeatedly fallen flat.

King Charles's Congress address was a masterclass in soft power diplomacy, doing more to repair the U.K.-U.S. special relationship than any politician could. By echoing Britain's commitment to the biggest defence spending increase since the Cold War and invoking decades of shared sacrifice, the King gave Trump exactly the respect and substance the moment demanded. The royal charm offensive is working where Starmer's government has repeatedly fallen flat.

King Charles III Addresses US Congress on State Visit

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