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King Charles Addresses Congress, Trump Hosts Dinner Amid Shooting Condolences

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

King Charles III will give a 20-minute address to the U.S. Congress on April 28, 2026, with condolences for the White House Correspondents’ Association shooting.
President Donald Trump will host a dinner for the king and Queen Camilla after an Oval Office meeting, stressing the “special relationship” despite Iran strains.
Speaker Mike Johnson and leaders will meet the king before the speech, keeping security tight because of the shooting.

History

Historical Context

In May 1991 Queen Elizabeth II addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, hosted by President George H.W. Bush, marking the first royal speech on Capitol Hill. It took place during the 102nd Congress, the final two years of Bush’s presidency. The upcoming April 28 2026 address by King Charles III repeats that historic precedent, underscoring the long-standing Anglo-American special relationship.

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Story summary

King Charles III will give a 20-minute address to the U.S. Congress on April 28, 2026, with condolences for the White House Correspondents’ Association shooting.
President Donald Trump will host a dinner for the king and Queen Camilla after an Oval Office meeting, stressing the “special relationship” despite Iran strains.
Speaker Mike Johnson and leaders will meet the king before the speech, keeping security tight because of the shooting.

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