King Charles to address joint meeting of US Congress

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What you need to know

• King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, opened their second day of their four-day state visit to the US by meeting with the Trumps in the morning
• Charles meets with Trump privately after that, while Camilla is expected to attend an educational event with first lady Melania Trump
• Charles set to address joint session of US Congress later tonight, where he's expected to promote US-UK relations even as ties currently appear under strain

Here are the latest updates on the royals' visit to the US on April 28:

Skip next section Charles arrives at White House as Trump hails 'special relationship'04/28/2026April 28, 2026

Charles arrives at White House as Trump hails 'special relationship'

Britain's King Charles III arrived at the White House again on Tuesday for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by the president and First Lady Melania Trump.

"In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," Trump said in a speech.

He said the two countries shared "a special relationship, and we hope it will always remain that way."

And despite having recently said he was "not happy" with the UK over its position on the Strait of Hormuz and referring to two British aircraft carriers "toys," Trump went on to say that "nobody fought better together" than the US and the UK.

Charles is scheduled to deliver a rare address to Congress at 3 p.m. local time (1900 GMT).

https://p.dw.com/p/5CxrwSkip next section WATCH: Can the king save US-UK ties?04/28/2026April 28, 2026

WATCH: Can the king save US-UK ties?

Jared Reed

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Washington at a time when fractures in the US-UK bilateral relationship have dominated headlines. Can their visit mend transatlantic relations?

Charles meets Trump: Can the king save US-UK ties?

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First lady's office posts photos of tour of new beehive on White House grounds

The first lady's office posted pictures of the Trumps and the royals touring Melania Trump's beekeeping program on the White House grounds.

The royals are supporters of beekeeping, and the first lady showed off a beehive that's shaped to look like a miniature White House.

 

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What's the agenda on the second day?

King Charles III will privately meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office and Queen Camilla is expected to take part in an education event with First Lady Melania Trump.

Later, Charles delivers an address to a joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, addressed Congress in 1991.

The king plans to tell Congress that the "two countries have always found ways to come together," according to a preview of his remarks by Buckingham Palace.

Charles' speech, which is expected to last 20 minutes, will also likely mark the most extensive public remarks he will deliver during his four-day visit to the US.

Such addresses are an opportunity afforded to only the most prominent world leaders.

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Day one recap: What to know about King Charles III's state visit to the US

Roshni Majumdar | Srinivas Mazumdaru Editor

Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, began their four-day state visit to the US on Monday.

They met with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House. After having tea there, the royals mingled with US Cabinet members and others at the British Embassy in Washington at a garden party.

Charles and his wife are visiting the US to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US's independence from Britain and promote their close ties at a time when US-UK relations appear bumpy.

Charles' speech to the US Congress tonight is sure to generate great interest. 

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