King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties
King Charles III is visiting the U.S. to strengthen UK-US relations, with plans to address Congress and meet President Donald Trump during a four-day trip marking America's 250th independence anniversary. His address will be the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, emphasizing shared democratic values. The visit occurs amid tensions over Trump's tariffs and foreign policy, which have strained transatlantic ties. Charles will also attend a state banquet and make stops in New York and Virginia.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onKing Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US tiesKing Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991BySTEVEN SLOAN Associated PressApril 28, 2026, 12:09 AM1:19Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at a garden party at the British Embassy, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Washington.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at ABC News: Politics.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from ABC News: Politics
