King Charles Urges Checks on Executive Power in Congress Address
Charles said executive power must face checks and balances and pressed lawmakers to back Ukraine, NATO and closer U.S.-British cooperation.
- On Tuesday, King Charles III delivered a historic address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, marking the first time a British monarch has addressed the chamber in 300 years.
- Championing multilateral institutions, the King described the AUKUS pact as the "most ambitious submarine program in history," aiming to recognize shared history ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Addressing lawmakers, the monarch urged Washington to avoid becoming "ever more inward-looking," opposing President Donald Trump's "America First" approach, while lamenting the "disastrously melting ice caps of the Arctic."
- The King stressed that "unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people," calling for increased defense spending to support democratic values.
- Despite diplomatic tensions over London's hesitance to aid U.S. forces in the Iran war, the speech received strong cheers from lawmakers, including Republicans, underscoring enduring United Kingdom-United States ties.
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There had been concerns in Britain beforehand: the risk of King Charles III being humiliated by Trump during his US visit was considered too great. But after his speech before Congress, the enthusiasm is immense. By G. Biesinger.
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