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King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

The first British monarch to address a joint meeting in more than 30 years will use the visit to highlight the 250th anniversary of American independence.

  • His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to America in late April for a state visit celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence, during which the King will address Congress.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional leaders formally invited the King to address Congress, citing an opportunity to share his vision and "reaffirm our alliance" between the two nations at this pivotal time.
  • Despite strained transatlantic relations regarding the Middle East conflict, President Donald Trump welcomed the confirmation, saying he looks "forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect."
  • Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey criticized the decision, calling it "a staggering lack of backbone," while some British Parliament members have urged Prime Minister Starmer to cancel the trip.
  • The itinerary includes a state dinner at the White House and a visit to Bermuda, marking the first British state visit to America since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007.
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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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