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Congress

61 days ago

The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.
UK monarch’s visit to Washington comes at a fraught moment between the nations amid US-Israeli war against Iran
It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
He tells US Congress his address comes "in times of great uncertainty" and says the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever.
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since February, as Congress continues to look for a compromise to fund the agency.
UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.

Remarks marking 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’

King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” wit…

The British monarch delivered a jovial address to Washington's leaders that was laced with plenty of shade.
US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances”.

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