King Charles Addresses WHCA Dinner Shooting, Makes Case For Strong U.S.-British Alliance In Speech To Congress
King Charles addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing the enduring alliance between the U.S. and the U.K. and condemning the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as an attack on democracy. He avoided direct political commentary but underscored shared democratic values, NATO cooperation, and the importance of environmental action. His remarks on constitutional principles and climate change drew bipartisan and partisan applause, respectively. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪King Charles spoke to a joint meeting of Congress, calling the recent WHCA dinner shooting an 'incident' that will not undermine democracy.
- ▪He emphasized the historical and ongoing importance of U.S.-U.K. cooperation, including through NATO and shared constitutional values.
- ▪Charles highlighted the influence of British legal traditions, such as the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Rights, on American democracy.
- ▪He advocated for urgent environmental action, linking it to national security and future prosperity.
- ▪The speech received strong attendance from both parties, in contrast to recent partisan divisions seen during Trump’s State of the Union address.
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King Charles Photo by Henry Nicholls - Pool/Getty Images Speaking to a joint meeting of Congress, King Charles made the case for a continued British-U.S. cooperation, including a strong NATO alliance despite attacks on the treaty from Donald Trump and broader calls for American isolationism. The king and Queen Camilla, on a visit to the United States to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, also addressed the shooting on Saturday at the Washington Hilton, where Trump and top administration officials were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
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