{"id":555688,"date":"2026-04-28T20:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555688\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:58:13","slug":"king-charles-us-visit-live-monarch-defends-nato-and-royal-navy-from-trump-rebukes-in-address-to-us-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555688\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles US visit live: Monarch defends NATO and Royal Navy from Trump rebukes in address to US Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Republican congressman says he was ‘more excited’ to hang out with Kid Rock than King Charles<\/p>\n

Republican Representative Tim Burchett, an ally of President Donald Trump, said he was \u201cmore excited to hang out\u201d with singer Kid Rock and former professional wrestler Ric Flair than King Charles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just saw King Charles. I was actually more excited to hang out with @KidRock and @RicFlairNatrBoy,\u201d Burchett wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 21:46<\/p>\n

<\/a>In Photos: King Charles addresses Congress\"LawmakersLawmakers applaud for King Charles III as he gives a brief address to members of the U.S. Congress (PA)\"KingKing Charles gives his address to both chambers of Congress as Vice President JD Vance (left) and U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (right) listen (Getty)\"QueenQueen Camilla sits beside King Charles III as he addresses both chambers of Congress Tuesday afternoon (Reuters)\"KingKing Charles shakes the hand of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (Reuters)<\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 21:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>Read King Charles’ speech in full <\/p>\n

\u201cMr Vice President, Mr Speaker, members of Congress, representatives of the American people across all states, territories, cities and communities.<\/p>\n

I would like, if I may, to take this opportunity to express my particular gratitude to you all for the great honour of addressing this joint meeting of Congress and, on behalf of the Queen and myself, to thank the American people for welcoming us to the United States to mark this semi quincentennial year of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n

And for all of that time, our destinies as nations have been interlinked.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read the rest of King Charles\u2019 speech here:<\/p>\n

Tony Jones28 April 2026 21:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Charles acknowledges ‘victims’ in speech<\/p>\n

King Charles did not directly address the victims of Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s abuse during his speech, but he did highlight the need to \u201csupport victims\u201d of society\u2019s ills.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn both of our countries, it is the very fact of our vibrant, diverse and free societies that gives us our collective strength, including to support victims of some of the ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies today,\u201d King Charles said. <\/p>\n

A palace aide told NBC News <\/a>this was Charles’ wish to address Epstein\u2019s victims.<\/p>\n

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, a leading figure in pushing for more transparency on Epstein, told MS NOW earlier Tuesday that the British ambassador said the king \u201cmay\u201d mention something about the need for accountability. <\/a><\/p>\n

This post has been updated to reflect a palace aide\u2019s confirmation to NBC News. <\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 21:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Huge cheers as King Charles hails importance of ‘checks and balances’ on executive powerHuge cheers as King Charles hails importance of ‘checks and balances’ on executive power<\/p>\n

Independent TV28 April 2026 21:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>King Charles lauded checks and balances. At the same time, the White House posted a photo calling Trump a King.<\/p>\n

The White House\u2019s official X account called President Donald Trump a \u201cKing,\u201d as King Charles III lauded checks and balances while speaking to a joint meeting of Congress.<\/p>\n

Read more from Isabel Keane:<\/p>\n

Isabel Keane 28 April 2026 20:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>King Charles makes climate change a talking point<\/p>\n

Looking to the future of the United States, leaders must consider protecting nature, King Charles III said in his joint address. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs we look toward the next 250 years, we must also reflect on our shared responsibility to safeguard Nature, our most precious and irreplaceable asset,\u201d Charles told members of Congress Tuesday afternoon. <\/p>\n

Calling the U.S.\u2019s natural wonders \u201ca unique asset,\u201d Charles reminded people that protecting the environment would be crucial for the future of the country.<\/p>\n

\u201c… Generations of Americans have risen to this calling: indigenous, political and civic leaders, people in rural communities and cities alike, have all helped to protect and nurture what President Theodore Roosevelt called \u2018the glorious heritage\u2019 of this land\u2019s extraordinary natural splendour, on which so much of its prosperity has always depended,\u201d King Charles said.<\/p>\n

The Trump administration has rolled back many environmental protection policies and made it a goal to produce more fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 20:47<\/p>\n

<\/a>Amid tensions over Iran, King Charles stresses importance of NATO<\/p>\n

King Charles emphasized the importance of the NATO alliance during his joint address to Congress \u2013 amid rising tensions between President Donald Trump and NATO leaders over the Iran war. <\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the depths of the Atlantic to the disastrously melting ice-caps of the Arctic, the commitment and expertise of the United States Armed Forces and its allies lie at the heart of NATO, pledged to each other\u2019s defence, protecting our citizens and interests, keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries,\u201d Charles said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur defence, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 20:35<\/p>\n

<\/a>King urges defense for ‘courageous people’ of Ukraine <\/p>\n

During his speech, the King emphasized the importance of providing defense for Ukraine \u2013 a topic that has become controversial among lawmakers in the United States. <\/p>\n

\u201cToday, Mr. Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people \u2013 in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace,\u201d King Charles said.<\/p>\n

Ariana Baio28 April 2026 20:32<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: King Charles cracks jokes during address to CongressKing Charles cracks jokes during address to Congress<\/p>\n

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