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King Charles III Addresses US Congress and Attends State Dinner with President Trump
King Charles III became the first British monarch to address the US Congress since 1991 during his state visit to the United States. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House and presented a gift at a state dinner. The visit highlighted the US-UK special relationship amid celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.
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King Charles III addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday, marking the first such speech by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The address included references to historical figures and current alliances. President Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House with a military ceremony earlier that day.
The royal couple began their visit with a meeting at the White House before proceeding to Capitol Hill.
' He praised the 'ambitious' Aukus security pact and expressed pride in Australia's role. The king referenced past leaders, noting Winston Churchill's impression of him as a young prince. Multiple sources reported the king's emphasis on the special relationship forged during World War II.
He highlighted the meeting between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin Roosevelt on the ship Prince of Wales. The gift symbolized historical naval ties between the two nations. The dinner followed the day's events, with attendees noting the celebratory atmosphere.
President Trump described the king as a 'very elegant man' and praised the 'noble spirit of the British' in his welcome remarks.
The state visit occurs amid America's 250th anniversary commemorations, with several sources linking it to upcoming limited-edition US passports featuring President Trump's image. King Charles's speech also touched on international alliances, including Aukus, which involves the US, UK, and Australia. No immediate policy changes were announced during the visit.
Separately, the Justice Department secured an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post described as a threat by Trump allies. This follows a previous indictment, with sources confirming the charges stem from an online image.
The New York Times reported the indictment alongside coverage of the royal visit, noting it as a key event at the end of Tuesday. CBS News mentioned Comey's claim of innocence in connection with the developments.
