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Follow live as King Charles addresses US Congress
King Charles III addressed the US Congress on April 28, 2026, marking the first time a British monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The speech is a significant part of his state visit, which includes a state dinner later that evening. President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House earlier that day, emphasizing the diplomatic bond between the two nations. Some articles noted a light-hearted moment involving Trump and First Lady Melania during the visit (PBS NewsHour, New York Post, France 24).
The address by King Charles III to Congress underscores the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the UK and the US, with potential implications for future bilateral discussions and cooperation.
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Follow live as King Charles addresses US Congress
King Charles III on Tuesday becomes the first British monarch to address the US Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. His speech is a central event of the state visit – the most high-profile of Charles's reign so far – and will be followed by a state dinner later that evening. Watch his speech live.
WATCH: Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House on his day of diplomacy in Washington
Steven Sloan, Associated Press Steven Sloan, Associated Press Josh Boak, Associated Press Josh Boak, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and King Charles III greeted each other warmly on Tuesday as the monarch began a day of diplomacy in Washington designed to emphasize a bond between the United.
President Trump gives first lady Melania a playful tap on the tush during meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla
President Trump gave first lady Melania Trump a love tap on the tush in a candid moment with King Charles III and Queen Camilla that was captured on Tuesday. Trump was pictured making the affectionate gesture to the first lady as the royals arrived at the White House for a packed day of official engagements. The.