Live: King Charles to call for 'reconciliation and renewal' in address to US Congress
King Charles delivered a speech to a joint session of the US Congress, becoming the second British monarch to do so after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He condemned political violence, emphasized shared democratic values, and called for continued US global leadership. The visit concluded with a state dinner at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
- ▪King Charles is the second British monarch to address a joint session of the US Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
- ▪He condemned political violence after the recent attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
- ▪Charles highlighted the AUKUS security pact as the 'most ambitious submarine program in history.'
- ▪He urged the US to avoid becoming 'ever more inward-looking' and to maintain its role as a world leader.
- ▪The state dinner featured a beehive-shaped dessert, honoring the royal couple's support of beekeeping.
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King Charles tells US Congress 'acts of violence will never succeed' after attack on Trump — as it happenedBy Elissa Steedman, and North America correspondent Lauren Day in Washington DCTopic:RoyaltyWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:16amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:16amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:16amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/king-charles-congress-address/106615258Link copiedShareShare articleKing Charles has delivered a speech to Congress as part of his visit to the US to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.It is the second time a British monarch has addressed American politicians in the chamber after Queen Elizabeth II did so in 1991.The monarch and Queen Camilla are spending the evening at a state dinner at the White House.Look back at how the day unfolded in our blog.Submit a comment…
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