King Charles III to address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties
King Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, marking the first time a British monarch has done so since 1991. His visit aims to strengthen the bond between the UK and the US amidst current political challenges. The king's remarks are expected to highlight shared democratic values and the historical ties between the two nations.
- ▪King Charles III will address the U.S. Congress, emphasizing UK-US ties.
- ▪This is the first address by a British monarch to Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
- ▪The visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain.
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Britain's King Charles III, second from left, and Queen Camilla, left, join U.S. President Donald Trump, second from right, and First Lady Melania for a tour of the White House beehives in the grounds of the White House, on day one of the state visit to the U.S., in Washington, D.C., US., April 27 (local time). Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — King Charles III will embrace some of Washington's most formal ceremonial trappings on Tuesday as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment.He will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
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