Britain’s King Charles will speak to the U. S. Congress on Tuesday, promoting unity between the United Kingdom and the United States. He aims to enhance the “special relationship” amid political differences between the British government and President Donald Trump over the war on Iran. Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the U. S., avoiding political tensions while emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations formed over 250 years since independence.
The king’s address, scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT, will mark only the second time a British monarch speaks to Congress, following his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. This speech is a key event of the state visit, with a state dinner planned for the same night. It is expected to last about 20 minutes, discussing NATO, the Middle East, and Ukraine. While the British government has provided the written content, much of the speech reflects Charles’s own language and tone. The main message will highlight challenges both countries face and the importance of their partnership as a key alliance in human history.
Trump, who admires the royal family, has clashed with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government. Starmer hopes this visit will strengthen the transatlantic relationship, strained recently by tensions over U. S.-Israeli actions regarding Iran. The visit started on Monday with a tea meeting between the royals and Trump. On Wednesday, they will honor victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York, concluding the trip in Virginia with a focus on conservation.
With information from Reuters
