King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch
King Charles III is set to deliver a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress during his first U.S. state visit as monarch, a trip marked by ceremonial events and overshadowed by tensions over Britain's non-participation in the U.S. military campaign against Iran. The visit coincides with heightened security concerns in Washington, D.C., following a recent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. While the speech is expected to focus on climate change and transatlantic unity, it comes amid strained diplomatic dynamics, including criticism from President Donald Trump toward the U.K. government. The event echoes Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 address, which celebrated allied solidarity after the Gulf War.
- ▪King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress during his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch.
- ▪The visit occurs amid heightened security concerns following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- ▪President Trump has criticized the U.K. for not supporting U.S. military actions against Iran and blocking use of British bases.
- ▪Queen Elizabeth II previously addressed Congress in 1991, receiving widespread acclaim for her remarks on transatlantic alliances.
- ▪King Charles is expected to emphasize climate change, a topic at odds with Trump administration policies and rhetoric.
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Congress King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch Trump has expressed frustration with Britain's refusal to fully join the U.S. campaign against Iran ahead of the visit By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump and first lady greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Monday. It is their first state trip to the U.S. as monarchs. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday during his U.S. state visit marking America’s 250th birthday, stepping into a high-profile ceremonial moment as Washington remains on edge over heightened security concerns and tensions tied to the war with Iran. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb2', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban1', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban1', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } The four-day trip is stacked with various events and private meetings, and comes during escalating pressure on security in Washington, D.C. following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that targeted President Donald Trump and his administration officials. Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch to deliver a speech at the U.S. Capitol during a state visit in 1991, two months after the end of the Gulf War, hammering down the importance of transatlantic alliances in her speech. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('desktop', 'lb2', 'desktop-desk-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Former advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thomas Corbett-Dillon told Fox News Digital that Elizabeth famously received three standing ovations during her speech. "The biggest [applause came] after quoting President Abraham Lincoln: 'government of the people, by the people, for the people.'" if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban2', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } PRINCE WILLIAM VIEWS TRUMP RELATIONSHIP AS KEY TO MONARCHY'S FUTURE: EXPERT US President Donald Trump talks with Britain's King Charles III upon his arrival at the South Portico of the White House. (SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb3', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Elizabeth's speech emphasized the importance of transatlantic alliances. "We, like you, are staunch believers in the freedom of the individual and the rule of a fair and just law," she said during her address more than 30 years ago. "These principles are shared with our European partners and…
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