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King Charles III delivered a speech to the US Congress
On April 28, King Charles III of Great Britain gave a speech to the US Congress. This is the British monarch's first appearance before US lawmakers since 1991.
Charles III began his speech by addressing the "times of great uncertainty" facing both the US and UK. He stated that, despite the uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and US will always remain staunch allies in the defense of democracy.
The king also mentioned President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO. He noted that after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty was invoked for the first time, and NATO mobilized to protect one of its member states.
“Today, this same unwavering determination is needed to defend Ukraine and its courageous people – to ensure a truly just and lasting peace,” said Charles III.
The king also spoke out about Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying such acts of violence "will never succeed."
Charles III later met with leaders of American technology companies to discuss the challenges facing early-stage startups. He and Queen Camilla then attended a state dinner at the White House.
During a toast at the dinner, Donald Trump emphasized the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain, and Charles III joked in his speech about Trump's controversial new project, a ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. The king also presented Trump with a ship's bell from the British submarine HMS Trump.
King Charles III arrived in Washington for a four-day state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from British rule. This is the first state visit of a British monarch to the United States since 2007, when Queen Elizabeth II visited the country. Charles III became the second British monarch to address the US Congress.
King Charles III delivered a speech to the US Congress