During his remarks, the president praised the enduring relation between the nations and also mentioned the late Queen Elizabeth II, drawing attention to a tree she had planted as a sapling.

placeholder image — During his remarks, the president praised the enduring relation between the nations and also mentioned the late Queen Elizabeth II, drawing attention to a tree she had planted as a sapling.

In Pictures: King praises US-UK ‘friendship’ in speech to Congress

Published 28th Apr 2026, 21:25 GMT

Updated 28th Apr 2026, 21:55 GMT

The King hailed enduring UK-US ties in an address to Congress on Capitol Hill as he continued his state visit to mark 250 years of US independence.

Charles spoke to a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate after earlier meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

Mr Trump had used similarly warm words in welcoming the King and Queen to the White House despite recent tensions between the long-time allies.

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The build-up to the visit had been marred by tensions between the nations over the US military action against Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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In Pictures: King praises US-UK ‘friendship’ in speech to Congress

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