King Charles III addresses joint session of Congress

King Charles III became the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, delivering a speech on April 28, 2026, during a state visit marking America's 250th anniversary. Invited by Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate leaders from both parties, Charles emphasized the US-UK alliance and opened his remarks referencing the previous night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The address drew bipartisan standing ovations.