US EditionKing Charles says UK and US partnership 'more important' than ever in US Congress address
Charles called the alliance indispensable and urged both nations to stand together on NATO, Ukraine and global security.
- On Tuesday, King Charles III became the second British monarch to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress, affirming the enduring U.S.-U.K. alliance during America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Amid strains over the U.S. war with Iran, the visit seeks to preserve diplomatic coordination as President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO has strained the longstanding bilateral relationship.
- Charles acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" in his address, referencing the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner while urging "unyielding resolve" in backing Ukraine.
- Before the address, the King met privately with President Trump in the Oval Office, where both described the discussion as "really good meeting," bolstering ties during the state visit.
- Following congressional engagements, the royal couple will visit New York City's 9/11 Memorial before traveling to Virginia for 250th anniversary celebrations, completing their four-day state visit.
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King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Great Britain.
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In a speech to the US Congress, British King Charles III highlighted the partnership between Britain and the United States. Especially in times of great uncertainty and conflict in the world, this partnership is more important than ever, said Charles.
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