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King Charles highlights US-UK bond in White House address

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 5:06pm
King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet attendees after speaking at a joint meeting of Congress in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence at the Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump’s attacks on Britain and NATO. (Salwan Georges/The New York Times)
King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet attendees after speaking at a joint meeting of Congress in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence at the Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump’s attacks on Britain and NATO. (Salwan Georges/The New York Times)

King Charles highlights US-UK bond in White House address

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 5:06pm

King Charles has highlighted the special relationship between the UK and the US, while speaking at the White House State Dinner.

He also addressed Congress this morning, marking only the second time a British monarch has spoken on Capitol Hill.

US-UK relations have been strained since the US launched its war on Iran.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the speech was well-received, and King Charles delivered the speech with humor.

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