King Charles gets standing ovation after subtle dig at Trump during 'classy' speech
King Charles received a standing ovation in Congress after delivering a 28-minute speech, subtly criticizing Donald Trump while championing international cooperation and the NATO alliance. The King's message urged 'unyielding resolve' in supporting Ukraine and advocated for urgent global action on climate change.
King Charles became the second British monarch to deliver a speech to Congress, receiving a standing ovation for his 28-minute address. He championed international cooperation, specifically supporting Ukraine and reinforcing the NATO alliance. The King also advocated for urgent global action on climate change, citing the rapid melting of polar ice caps. His speech was seen as a 'soft power' diplomacy effort, mending the rift in the UK-US 'special relationship' following tensions between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump. The King's message was praised online, with many noting it as a subtle dig at Trump. The four-day state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla is the first such visit by a British monarch since 2007.
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