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Trump Hosts King Charles at State Dinner, Addresses Congress

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump will meet with King Charles III and host a White House state dinner during the monarch’s U.S. visit.
King Charles III will address both chambers of Congress and attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial next week, the first British monarch to address Congress since 1991.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, former mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Julie Menin will attend the wreath-laying ceremony.

History

Historical Context

Building on the royal tradition of U.S. outreach—Queen Elizabeth II completed 113 state visits and addressed the nation during the 1991 Gulf War—the United States will host King Charles III for a joint session of Congress on 28 April 2026, underscoring the long-standing U.S.–U.K. partnership. The event follows a congressional schedule that lists the monarch’s speech and reflects decades of diplomatic exchange.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump will meet with King Charles III and host a White House state dinner during the monarch’s U.S. visit.
King Charles III will address both chambers of Congress and attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial next week, the first British monarch to address Congress since 1991.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, former mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Julie Menin will attend the wreath-laying ceremony.

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