King Charles III: Strengthening US-UK Alliance

It's April 29.

I'm Corey with the story, and this is Global News Today.

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King Charles III just dropped a powerful speech to a joint session of Congress, celebrating

250 years since America's Declaration of Independence.

He thanked everyone for the honor, spoke on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla, and highlighted

how Britain and the U.S. have been linked for over four.

Centuries, sharing destinies despite starting with some beef back in 1776, he noted that

he nodded to tough times like conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, plus that recent

assassination attempt near the Capitol that tried to shake things up.

Charles stressed unity against violence, praising democracy in the bravery of service members,

while reminiscing about his mom, Queen Elizabeth's speech here in 1991 and his own 20th trip

to the States as King.

Lawmakers and folks listening felt the history.

He's the 19th British sovereign tuned into American affairs.

He joked about old traditions like holding parliament members hostage during royal visits

and pointed to shared roots in Magna Carta and the bill of, rights that still shape both

nation's laws and courts.

On the real, he pushed for stronger defense ties with the UK boosting spending like during

the Cold War, NATO solidarity for Ukraine, remembrances of, 9-11, and joint projects like F-35s

and Akis subs.

Economically, it's $430 billion in trade, yearly, massive investments in collabs in AI, fusion

and drugs, plus scholarships, bridging our worlds.

Looking ahead, Charles called for protecting nature from ancient mountain ranges to fighting

climate threats, urging both countries to renew there.

Unbreakable alliance for peace, prosperity, and global good, just like Lincoln said, actions

speak louder than words.