A King Makes a Plea for Preserving an Alliance
King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing the importance of the alliance between the United States and Great Britain. He clarified that his visit was not aimed at reclaiming former colonies but rather at mending the relationship between the two nations. The speech was well-received by American lawmakers, highlighting shared values and cooperation.
- ▪King Charles III spoke to Congress on April 28, 2026.
- ▪He assured lawmakers that he was not seeking to reclaim former colonies.
- ▪The focus of his speech was on repairing the strained relationship between the U.S. and Great Britain.
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Charles Hilu / April 29, 2026 A King Makes a Plea for Preserving an Alliance The British monarch invoked shared values in a speech before a joint session of Congress. Politics Britain's King Charles III is applauded by Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson as he arrives to address Congress at the Capitol on April 28, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Henry Nicholls-Pool/Getty Images) Britain's King Charles III is applauded by Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson as he arrives to address Congress at the Capitol on April 28, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Henry Nicholls-Pool/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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