US EditionKing Charles to promote British-American unity in rare speech to Congress
The speech is expected to last about 20 minutes and will be only the second by a British monarch to a joint meeting of Congress.
- On Monday, April 27, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for a four-day state visit to the United States marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Diplomatic friction regarding the U.S.-led war in Iran currently strains Anglo-American relations, though the visit seeks to honor the 'long-standing and special relationship' between the two close allies.
- Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, heightened security measures were implemented across Washington, D.C., though Buckingham Palace confirmed the state visit would proceed as planned.
- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the royal couple for tea and a tour of the new White House beehive on Monday, with a formal state dinner scheduled for Tuesday evening.
- The King will address Congress on Tuesday, becoming only the second British monarch to do so, before traveling to New York City and Virginia later this week to commemorate historic milestones.
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What will King Charles say during his historic US visit?
The King will address a range of topics during his historic speech (Picture: Wire Image) King Charles’ historic state visit to the United States is officially underway, with the Monarch set to address Congress today. His address today is likely to acknowledge tensions between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who have clashed over the American leader’s war against Iran. During his remarks, he will also mention how th…
King Charles to promote British-US unity in speech to Congress
Britain's King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time of deep divisions between the two countries over the war in Iran. Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the US designed to underscore the ties forged between Britain and its former colony over the 250 years since independence, known in recent decades as the "…
The anticipations of his speech at the Congress, 'renewing the partnership' (ANSA)
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