King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
King Charles addressed Congress, emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-U.K. alliance during his state visit. He urged lawmakers to strengthen their commitment to this partnership amidst global uncertainties. The king highlighted the historical significance of the relationship and called for unity in facing contemporary challenges.
- ▪King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress.
- ▪He emphasized the U.S.-U.K. alliance as crucial in times of global uncertainty.
- ▪The king called for a rededication to the partnership between the two nations.
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Politics King Charles tells Congress that U.S.-U.K. alliance is "more important today than it has ever been" By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 8:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday, where he urged lawmakers to rededicate their commitment to the transatlantic U.S.-U.K.
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