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King Charles Addresses Congress, Condemns Shooting, Highlights Security Ties

4/29/2026

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King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress on April 28, 2026.
He became the first British monarch in 35 years and the second to do so.
Charles condemned the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, denounced violence, and received a standing ovation.
He cited the F-35 program and a U.S.–Australia submarine partnership as proof of deeper security ties.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed the royal couple and affirmed the “special relationship.”

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King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress on April 28, 2026.
He became the first British monarch in 35 years and the second to do so.
Charles condemned the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, denounced violence, and received a standing ovation.
He cited the F-35 program and a U.S.–Australia submarine partnership as proof of deeper security ties.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed the royal couple and affirmed the “special relationship.”