Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’
King Charles III received a standing ovation from US lawmakers during his address to Congress, where he emphasized the importance of 'checks and balances' in democratic governance. His remarks highlighted shared constitutional values between the UK and US. The speech marked a historic moment in diplomatic relations and parliamentary tradition. Lawmakers responded with bipartisan applause throughout the address.
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Toggle PlayCongress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’NewsFeedCongress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances” on executive power during his historic speech to Congress.Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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