King Charles Highlights History, Partnership Between US and UK in Address to Congress

The king’s roughly 35-minute speech comes as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in July.

Britain's King Charles III addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on April 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

King Charles III, during an April 28 address to Congress, highlighted the enduring relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, emphasizing its deep historical roots and shared values.

“Standing here today, it is hard not to feel the weight of history on my shoulder because the modern relationship between our two nations and our own peoples spans not merely 250 years, but over four centuries,” he said.