King Charles III Addresses US Congress During State Visit, Meets President Trump

King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress on Tuesday, receiving standing ovations for remarks on shared values and the importance of checks and balances on executive power. The speech referenced historical ties between the US and UK, including quotes from Oscar Wilde and mentions of past leaders like Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt.

Lawmakers gave a standing ovation when the king highlighted the importance of checks and balances. The monarch's address also touched on environmental protection and the need for unity in defending shared values with partners in Europe and the Commonwealth.

He joked about commonalities between the two nations, drawing laughter from the audience. This marked the first time a British king has spoken to Congress.

in the day, King Charles III and Queen Camilla received a ceremonial welcome at the White House, complete with gun salutes, bugles, and a military flyover. President Donald Trump delivered a speech praising the king's elegance and the noble spirit of the British people.

The two leaders held a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office with senior officials present. President Trump described the king's congressional speech as great and expressed jealousy over it. Gifts were exchanged, including a framed replica of the Resolute Desk's design plans from the king to the president, and a custom replica of a 1785 letter from John Adams to John Jay from President Trump to the king.

the evening, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a state dinner at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The menu featured a hearts of palm salad, spring herb ravioli, Dover sole meunière, and a beehive-shaped chocolate gâteau made with honey from the first lady's beehive.