Britain’s King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensionsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBritain's King Charles addresses a joint meeting of Congress, next to US Vice-President J.D. Vance and US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Washington DC, on April 28.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 04:29 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 08:30 AMListenWASHINGTON - Britain’s King Charles told the US Congress on April 28 that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran.“Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold…

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