US EditionKing Charles Urges Checks on Executive Power in Congress Address
Charles said executive power must face checks and balances and pressed lawmakers to back Ukraine, NATO and closer U.S.-British cooperation.
- On Tuesday, King Charles III delivered a historic address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, marking the first time a British monarch has addressed the chamber in 300 years.
- Championing multilateral institutions, the King described the AUKUS pact as the "most ambitious submarine program in history," aiming to recognize shared history ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Addressing lawmakers, the monarch urged Washington to avoid becoming "ever more inward-looking," opposing President Donald Trump's "America First" approach, while lamenting the "disastrously melting ice caps of the Arctic."
- The King stressed that "unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people," calling for increased defense spending to support democratic values.
- Despite diplomatic tensions over London's hesitance to aid U.S. forces in the Iran war, the speech received strong cheers from lawmakers, including Republicans, underscoring enduring United Kingdom-United States ties.
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There had been concerns in Britain beforehand: the risk of King Charles III being humiliated by Trump during his US visit was considered too great. But after his speech before Congress, the enthusiasm is immense. By G. Biesinger.
Historic: King Charles III and Congress Celebrate Democracy
King Charles III gave a joint address to Congress Tuesday, giving members a break from discussing the farm bill, reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and funding for the Department of Homeland Security, all of which have been held up in the House Rules Committee. Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, and members of both chambers gathered in the House chamber during the afternoon to hear from King Charles, who is…
For the first time since 1991, a British monarch has been talking to King Charles III about the US Congress. In his speech, he also puts inconvenient issues
6 Standout Moments from King Charles' Historic Speech to US Congress
King Charles III stepped into a divided chamber and delivered a speech that landed with unusual force on both sides of the aisle. Speaking during a high-stakes visit hosted by US President Donald Trump, the King used humour, history, and pointed reminders of shared values to steady a relationship that has shown signs of strain. Lawmakers rose repeatedly as he spoke, offering a rare moment of unity in a tense political climate. The address, only …
On a visit to the United States, King Charles III of Great Britain gave a warm and humorous speech in the United States Congress, in which he unequivocally recalled the importance of a transatlantic alliance affected by Trump. NATO, Ukraine and the Royal Navy were among the themes addressed by the British King in his speech to the Congress on Tuesday afternoon. The speech intervenes at a time when "the special relationship with the United Kingdo…
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