Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
Tina Brown praised King Charles' address to Congress as a demonstration of the enduring U.S.-U.K. alliance that transcends contemporary political tensions. She highlighted the king's focus on shared values, including support for Ukraine and NATO, as well as his symbolic gestures during the visit. Brown also noted the growing importance of Prince William and Princess Kate in stabilizing and popularizing the monarchy.
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CBS Mornings Tina Brown: King Charles' speech showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "much bigger than current politics" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Kelsie Hoffman April 30, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google King Charles' address to Congress this week showed that "the bond between" the U.S. and the U.K. is "so much bigger than current politics," CBS News contributor Tina Brown said on "CBS Mornings" Thursday.There's been recent tension between the two nations over the Iran war. Brown said the king's speech was aimed at "reconciliation and renewal," while also conveying pointed messages on topics he is passionate about."I think what he really showed in this speech essentially was the meaning of monarchy.
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