Revisit the key moments from King Charles' address to Congress

King Charles addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Monday, where the British monarch pushed back on several issues that the US and UK have sparred over in recent months. It was the second time a British monarch had done so.

Here’s a recap of what he said:

Charles began his address to Congress by referencing Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, saying such such violent acts “will never succeed. He express solidarity with the US. “We stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, to protect all our people from harm, and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives in the service of our countries.”
In his opening remarks, he remembered his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was the last monarch to address the US Congress.
Charles used a portion of the speech to praise NATO and the role the defence alliance has played in protecting their citizens and interests.
The mention of Ukraine and the support it needs to defend itself from Russia’s unprovoked aggression were another part of the King’s messages to President Donald Trump, who has stopped most military aid to Kyiv since returning to the White House in January 2025.
The King took a moment to quote Trump in his speech, reminding the Congress that it was the US leader himself who praised the friendship between the two nations – just months before vilifying the UK and its government for not providing significant military assistance for the war in Iran.
The deep relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States is one of “reconciliation, renewable and remarkable partnership,” Charles said, adding he hopes it will continue based on mutual beliefs.
Charles concluded his address to Congress by reminding lawmakers that the United States’ influence carries “weight and meaning.”