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April 1, 2026
King Charles III to Address Congress on April 28
- King Charles III will address Congress on April 28, marking the first speech by a British monarch to U.S. lawmakers in over 30 years.
- The address coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence and comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and U.K.
- Congressional leaders emphasize the importance of reaffirming the special relationship and shared values during this pivotal moment.
5 Sources
- King Charles to address US Congress on April 28Apr 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM · Reuters
- King Charles III invited to address joint meeting of CongressApr 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Washington Post
- King Charles to address Congress during visit to DCApr 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM · The Hill
- King Charles III to address Congress on April 28Apr 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM · CBS News
- King Charles III will speak to CongressApr 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM · AP