Watch Live: King Charles addresses Congress after Trump meeting
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress, marking the second time a British monarch has done so, following meetings with President Trump at the White House. The visit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday, following a formal state arrival ceremony at the White House with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. This marks only the second time a British monarch has delivered a speech to Congress, with Queen Elizabeth II being the first in 1991. The visit is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Charles received a standing ovation upon entering the House chamber and began his speech with an Oscar Wilde joke. He acknowledged a recent shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating that 'such acts of violence will never succeed.' The king and queen were escorted into the chamber by bipartisan lawmakers and were accompanied by members of Trump's Cabinet.
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