Buckingham Palace has expressed that King Charles was 'greatly touched by the warmth and generosity' of the response from the United States Congress following his landmark address.
Royal Reaction to Congressional Applause
A palace spokesperson stated: 'The King was deeply honoured to have been invited to be the first British King to give such an address and was greatly touched by the warmth and generosity of the response he received.' The monarch's speech, delivered to a joint session of Congress, highlighted the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Key Themes of the Address
During his address, King Charles emphasised that the alliance between the two nations is 'more important today than it has ever been.' He also condemned the recent attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a Washington media dinner, asserting that 'such acts of violence will never succeed.'
The King concluded his speech with the words: 'God bless the United States and the United Kingdom,' prompting members of Congress to rise for a standing ovation. The visit continues to draw significant attention, with the monarch also addressing topics such as NATO and the Royal Navy in response to criticisms from President Trump.
