King Charles Addresses WHCA Dinner Shooting, Makes Case For Strong U.S.-British Alliance In Speech To Congress
King Charles addressed a joint meeting of Congress, emphasizing the importance of U.S.-British cooperation and NATO. He condemned the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, asserting that violence will not succeed. The speech highlighted the historical ties between the two nations and the shared commitment to democracy and security.
- ▪King Charles spoke to Congress about the necessity of a strong U.S.-British alliance.
- ▪He addressed the shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, calling it an act of violence that will not succeed.
- ▪The king's remarks drew bipartisan support, reflecting the historical ties and shared values between the U.S. and the U.K.
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King Charles Photo by Henry Nicholls - Pool/Getty Images Speaking to a joint meeting of Congress, King Charles made the case for a continued British-U.S. cooperation, including a strong NATO alliance despite attacks on the treaty from Donald Trump and broader calls for American isolationism. The king and Queen Camilla, on a visit to the United States to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, also addressed the shooting on Saturday at the Washington Hilton, where Trump and top administration officials were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
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