‘God save the king,’ Trump says as he welcomes Charles on America’s 250th anniversary of independence
King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, emphasizing the enduring ties between the U.S. and the U.K. He acknowledged current global challenges and called for unity in supporting Ukraine against Russia. President Trump welcomed the king warmly, despite ongoing tensions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over various issues.
- ▪King Charles III spoke to Congress, marking America's 250th anniversary of independence.
- ▪He highlighted the importance of U.S.-U.K. relations amid current global challenges.
- ▪President Trump and King Charles had a private meeting, emphasizing their shared history.
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King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.Recommended Video “For all that time,” Charles said, “our destinies have been interlinked.” Charles is only the second British monarch to address a joint session of Congress. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, delivered a similar speech in 1991 highlighting the historic ties between both countries and the importance of their democratic values.
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