April 28, 2026
Watch Live: King Charles III Addresses Joint Meeting of U.S. Congress 3 PM ET
Beginning at 3:00 pm ET, King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress. The post Watch Live: King Charles III Addresses Joint Meeting of U.S. Congress 3 PM ET appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress at 3:00 pm ET.
- This marks the second time a British monarch has addressed the U.S. Congress; Queen Elizabeth II did so in 1991.
- The speech is intended to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and symbolize reconciliation between the U.S. and U.K.
- The visit occurs during a period of strained U.S.-U.K. relations.
- King Charles is expected to emphasize the "Special Relationship," shared democratic values, and "reconciliation and renewal."
- The address is seen as an act of soft diplomacy to reinforce the transatlantic alliance.
- President Trump commented on the historic nature of the event, noting the descendant of King George III speaking to the successor to the body that declared independence.