King Charles to Address Press Dinner Shooting in Landmark Congress Speech
King Charles III will address a joint session of Congress, expressing sympathy over a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner and emphasizing shared democratic values between the U.S. and U.K. The speech aims to promote unity amid tensions over the Iran conflict and strained relations between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Charles will highlight NATO and Ukraine, subtly advocating for stronger alliances, while avoiding direct political commentary. The visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
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By Jack RoystonChief Royal CorrespondentShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.King Charles III will use an address to U.S. lawmakers to express solidarity, sympathy and support in the aftermath of Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, a palace source told Newsweek.Charles, 77, is preparing to give the landmark speech to a joint session of Congress in which he will walk a delicate diplomatic tightrope, promoting peace at a time of war with Iran and unity in a period of hostility between the U.S.
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