Watch: King Charles’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feet
King Charles received a standing ovation from U.S. Congress during his speech on 28 April 2026, where he praised the principle of checks and balances on executive power. He highlighted the historical significance of the Magna Carta, issued in 1215, as a foundational document limiting governmental authority. His remarks underscored the shared legal heritage between the United Kingdom and the United States.
- ▪King Charles delivered a speech to the U.S. Congress on 28 April 2026.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of checks and balances rooted in the Magna Carta.
- ▪The Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 U.S. Supreme Court cases since 1789.
- ▪His speech earned a standing ovation from members of Congress.
- ▪The Magna Carta established that no one, including the king, is above the law.
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Independent TVShowing now | News00:47Holly Patrick Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:14 BSTBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/king-charles-magna-carta-trump-video-b2966725.html","title":"King’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feet"}}Watch: King Charles’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feetKing Charles's praise of "checks and balances" on executive power received a huge round of applause during his historic speech to the US Congress on Tuesday (28 April).His Majesty received a standing ovation from lawmakers in the chambers as he…
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