King Charles III in historic speech to Congress cites ‘checks and balances’ on executive power

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 1,300

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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WASHINGTON — King Charles III did not name President Donald Trump Tuesday when he acknowledged before a joint session of Congress the transatlantic tension between the United States and the United Kingdom, but stressed “America's words carry weight and meaning” as he reflected on decades of diplomatic ties.

The monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland told lawmakers that from “bitter division” 250 years ago, the two nations “forged a friendship that …

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