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King Charles Addresses US Congress, Wins Standing Ovation

4/29/2026

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King Charles delivered a speech to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on April 28 2026 and received a standing ovation.
The address was framed as a bipartisan soft-power effort, emphasizing historic ties and the Magna Carta while avoiding Iran, Israel, immigration and climate.
Vice-President JD Vance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator John Thune applauded, while Rep. Adam Schiff criticized U.S. isolation and warned America had ignored and assailed the British.

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Story summary

King Charles delivered a speech to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on April 28 2026 and received a standing ovation.
The address was framed as a bipartisan soft-power effort, emphasizing historic ties and the Magna Carta while avoiding Iran, Israel, immigration and climate.
Vice-President JD Vance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator John Thune applauded, while Rep. Adam Schiff criticized U.S. isolation and warned America had ignored and assailed the British.