What King Charles will say to the US Congress: key messages of the upcoming speech
Kyiv • UNN
Charles will emphasize unity with the US and address the disputes between Trump and Starmer over Iran. The speech will last 20 minutes and will touch upon defense cooperation.
King Charles of Great Britain, during his address to the US Congress, plans to emphasize unity with the American people and mention the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This is reported by CNN, according to UNN.
Details
The speech is expected to last about 20 minutes and will begin with words of solidarity and support, as well as a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of US independence. The monarch will declare the "highest respect and friendship of the British people and the United States."
Emphasis on shared history and tensions
In his speech, Charles will touch upon the shared history of the two countries, highlighting both periods of cooperation and divergence. He will note that despite this, the foundations of "democratic, legal, and social traditions" have allowed the US and Great Britain to find a path to unity every time.
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The speech will also include signals acknowledging modern tensions in relations, particularly following public disputes between US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the war in Iran.
Faith, service, and alliance
The King will also speak about faith and shared values, emphasizing the "generosity of spirit and the duty to nurture compassion, promote peace, deepen mutual understanding, and value people of all faiths and none."
Separately, he will mention his own service in the Royal Navy and underscore the depth of defense cooperation between the two countries.
Charles plans to conclude his speech with the thesis that the history of the US and Britain is a history of "reconciliation and renewal," which has formed "one of the greatest alliances in human history."