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King Charles says UK and US partnership 'more important' than ever in US Congress address
Charles urged lawmakers to defend democracy and back Ukraine as he said the U.S.-U.K. alliance has produced one of history’s most consequential partnerships.
- 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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mannheim24.deBritish King Charles called for the same "unshakable determination" before the U.S. Congress, which was observed after the attacks of September 11, 2001.
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