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King Charles started his state visit to the United States on Monday, continuing a four-day itinerary that includes a speech to both houses of Congress. The address follows a gun attack at a Washington dinner attended by President Trump on Saturday night. The visit highlights shared UK-US traditions amid recent strains over the Iran war.
rte.ieKing Charles is set to deliver a speech to both houses of Congress on Tuesday, marking only the second time a British monarch has addressed a joint meeting, following Queen Elizabeth's address in 1991. The speech, expected to last 20 minutes and written on advice of the Government, will emphasize that the UK and US share democratic, legal, and social traditions stretching back to the Magna Carta.
@Independent reported that Charles will state, 'time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,' despite not always agreeing on everything.
The monarch's remarks are expected to acknowledge recent transatlantic strains over the Iran war between President Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Charles began his state visit to the US on Monday, with the royal couple continuing their four-day itinerary. A gun attack occurred at a Washington dinner attended by President Trump on Saturday night.
In his speech, Charles is set to reference the incident and offer 'the highest regard and friendship of the British people to the people of the United States' on the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to @Independent. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be guests of honour at a White House banquet during the visit.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed the royals to the White House.
' Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Charles is set to say that by defending common values and ideals, both nations can promote security and prosperity for the world. The visit occurs during the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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