White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks
King Charles III praised U.S.-UK relations during a state dinner at the White House, following a rare address to a joint session of Congress. The visit commemorates 250 years since American independence and occurs amid diplomatic tensions over the war on Iran. The White House referred to 'two kings,' likely a nod to both King Charles and Martin Luther King Jr. The monarch's remarks carried subtle critiques on global challenges and the importance of shared values.
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Toggle PlayWhite House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarksNewsFeedWhite House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarksKing Charles III has hailed US-UK ties at a state dinner in the White House after speaking at a joint session of Congress in a rare appearance by a British monarch. The visit marks 250 years since American independence, and comes amid strains over the war on Iran.Published On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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