King Charles delivered a speech to members of the US Congress on Tuesday, highlighting the strong ties between the US and UK amidst global tensions, which was met with a widespread standing ovation.
While some leaders did not react as positively to his address, King Charles became the second reigning monarch to speak before the American legislative body, following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
During his address, King Charles stood before Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson. The King’s words on unity and togetherness prompted a symbolic gesture of hand-holding between the pair and the rest of Congress.
Touching on sensitive topics like support for Ukraine and environmental concerns, King Charles emphasized the duty of Britain and America to promote compassion, peace, and inclusivity towards all people, regardless of faith.
A moment captured on video showed Vice President JD Vance refraining from clapping in support of the British monarch, despite much of the Hall applauding King Charles’s statements on shared history and the need for solidarity in defending Ukraine for lasting peace.
Amid his four-day state visit commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, King Charles spoke about the unique alliance between the US and UK, expressing gratitude to the American people for their enduring partnership, which he deemed more crucial than ever.
Acknowledging the significance of the alliance, King Charles affirmed the enduring importance of the partnership between the two nations in the present day.
Traditionally, guest speakers on Capitol Hill receive brief standing ovations for resonating points, and King Charles was honored with applause when mentioning the past gun attack against the president and when praising America’s Founding Fathers as bold visionaries.
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