A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
King Charles III will address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C. in late April, marking the first time a British monarch has done so in over 30 years. Congressional leaders announced the address, citing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as a key reason.
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The trip would celebrate the historic connections between the UK and the US.
Warren Stephens warned it would be a “big mistake” for the visit to be cancelled.
The visit will include a banquet at the White House on April 28.
Trump said the UK’s aircraft carriers were “toys” and unwanted.
Some politicians say the trip will be a “humiliation” while Donald Trump’s war with Iran is ongoing.
King Charles III will visit the United States in late April.
President Trump confirmed the visit in a statement Tuesday.
Following the U.S. leg, the king will travel to Bermuda.
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