King Charles US visit live: Monarch set to give historic address to Congress after meeting Trump at White House
King Charles delivered a historic address to the US Congress, earning widespread praise and multiple standing ovations. His speech, marked by diplomacy and subtle jabs at President Trump, resonated with both supporters and critics of the monarchy. The visit, initially met with low expectations, was seen as a diplomatic success.
- ▪King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address a joint session of the US Congress.
- ▪The speech received 12 standing ovations and was praised even by anti-royalists and skeptics.
- ▪Charles made subtle references to NATO, Ukraine, and the British Navy, indirectly countering recent remarks by President Trump.
- ▪President Trump later called the speech 'great' and said he was 'jealous' of Charles's performance.
- ▪An IPSOS poll before the visit showed only one-third of Brits believed it would have a positive impact.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ 5 takeaways as Britain’s King Charles meets Trump and addresses Congress — The Hill
- ▪ King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch and more top headlines — Fox News
- ▪ 'Diplomatic challenge': King Charles to meet Trump, address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties — France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- ▪ King Charles III to address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties — Korea Times
- ▪ King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties — ABC News: Politics
- ▪ King Charles US visit live: Monarch set to give historic address to Congress after meeting Trump at White House — The Independent (UK)
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NewsWorldAmericas In focusHow King Charles won over anti-monarchists and haters in less than twenty minutesThe King’s address to US Congress has won over a surprising array of fans. As it is described as a ‘Love Actually’ speech, but written by Plato, Katie Rosseinsky explores how Charles found his voice – and even anti-royalists wanted to listenFriday 01 May 2026 12:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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