King Charles to address Congress on visit to mend relations with U.S.
King Charles III addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties amid tensions between the U.S. and both the U.K. and Canada under President Donald Trump. The historic speech, only the second by a British monarch, comes during a four-day visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The trip follows Trump's criticism of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his trade actions against Canada, with both leaders seeking the King's support in navigating relations. Despite personal and political challenges, including the King's cancer diagnosis and the Epstein scandal, the visit proceeded after an alleged assassination attempt on Trump.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud King Charles during his speech to Congress on Tuesday, the first delivered by a British sovereign since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.Kylie Cooper/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountKing Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress this afternoon as he works to smooth over relations with Donald Trump after the U.S. President has repeatedly threatened and criticized two countries of which the King is head of state.The 3 p.m.
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