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King Charles III Invited to Address Congress in 2026

4/1/2026

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) invited King Charles III to address a Joint Meeting of Congress during his visit to the United States, April 27–30, 2026.
The invitation coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.
Lawmakers framed it as an opportunity to reinforce the United Kingdom–United States (U.K.–U.S.) alliance, despite U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing the U.K. for its support in the war in Iran.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) invited King Charles III to address a Joint Meeting of Congress during his visit to the United States, April 27–30, 2026.
The invitation coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.
Lawmakers framed it as an opportunity to reinforce the United Kingdom–United States (U.K.–U.S.) alliance, despite U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing the U.K. for its support in the war in Iran.