King Charles addressed a packed joint session of Congress on Tuesday where he received several standing ovations as he focused on the U.S. and U.K.’s history and friendship, noting the two nations share common Democratic values.
King Charles notes the U.S. and Britain have not always agreed, as in the spirit of 1776, but the partnership has grown stronger for its disputes.
“Time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together.”
When speaking of English Common Law and the Magna Carta inspiring the American Bill of Rights of 1791, Charles’ mention of a system of “checks and balances” on the executive branch brought applause first from the left, and then spread to the right side of Congress.
“The certainty of stable and accessible rules, an independent judiciary resolving disputes and delivering impartial justice. These features created the conditions for centuries of unmatched economic growth in our two countries,” he says.
But King Charles also noted that the two countries’ alliance “cannot rest on past achievements” in today’s volatile world, sung the praises of NATO following 9/11, and called for increased cooperation between the U.S. and Britain in matters of defense, calling for partnership in support of Ukraine to secure peace in Europe.
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The King had words for the Christian Nationalists:
In Conclusion:
“From the bitter divisions of 250 years ago, we forged a friendship that has grown into one of the most consequential alliances in human history,” he tells Congress.
“I pray with all my heart that our alliance will continue to defend our shared values, with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth, and across the world, and that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.”
America’s words carry meaning, he says, but actions are more important.
“And so, to the United States of America, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world.”
“God bless the United States, and God bless the United Kingdom,” the King concludes, to raucous applause.