King Charles to Speak at U. S. Congress

The United Kingdom’s monarch, King Charles, will speak before the U. S. Congress on April 28 during a planned visit to Washington. The event follows a statement from House Speaker Mike Johnson, confirming the royal address. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are traveling to America as part of a long‑term itinerary that celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence from Britain. After the U. S. , the couple will visit Bermuda, according to Buckingham Palace’s announcement on Tuesday.This high‑profile trip arrives at a time when the British government seeks to mend ties with former President Donald Trump, whose relationship with the UK has been strained by the Iran conflict. The visit marks the first time a British monarch has undertaken an official state trip to Washington since 2007, when Queen Elizabeth II made her fourth such journey during her reign. Trump has said that the royal couple will begin their U. S. visit on April 27 with a banquet at the White House, followed by the congressional address the next day.