King Charles Meets with Trump at the White House; Will Address Congress Next
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON DC — King Charles III is set to don some of Washington's most formal ceremonial attire on Tuesday in an effort to underscore the deep ties between the United Kingdom and the United States. He will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991. Her speech highlighted the shared history of both nations and the importance of their democratic values—topics Charles is expected to emphasize in his address. Such speeches are reserved for the world's most prominent leaders, including Pope Francis, Václav Havel, and Winston Churchill. This event is likely to be Charles's most significant public appearance during his four-day visit to the United States, which aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain. Earlier this year, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson became the first sitting leader of the House to address the UK Parliament. On Monday, Johnson attended a reception in Washington's gardens alongside the king, where he remarked that he had assured Charles he would be "warmly welcomed" in Congress.