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King Charles Addresses Congress, Trump Hosts Amid Iran Dispute

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

King Charles III addressed Congress on April 28, 2026, after President Donald Trump welcomed him and Queen Camilla at the White House.
The visit also included a party at the British Embassy, a 9/11 ceremony in New York, and a wreath-laying in Virginia.
U.S. officials said the trip occurs amid a dispute over the Iran war while lawmakers urged Prince Andrew to testify about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 Queen Elizabeth II’s ten-day state visit to the United States, including a Capitol reception with President Gerald Ford and a televised parade seen by about 2 million Americans, cemented the post-war Anglo-American alliance. The tradition of royal state visits—formal ceremonies such as 21-gun salutes and congressional addresses—provides the framework for King Charles III’s 2026 address to Congress, hosted by President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

King Charles III addressed Congress on April 28, 2026, after President Donald Trump welcomed him and Queen Camilla at the White House.
The visit also included a party at the British Embassy, a 9/11 ceremony in New York, and a wreath-laying in Virginia.
U.S. officials said the trip occurs amid a dispute over the Iran war while lawmakers urged Prince Andrew to testify about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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