King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Thursday during a four-day visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. In a 20-minute speech, he became the first British king and only the second British monarch after Queen Elizabeth II to deliver such an address. He called for continued NATO unity and urged the United States to help defend Ukraine, drawing a parallel to NATO's support for America after the September 11 attacks, according to NBC News. He told lawmakers, "The actions of this great nation matter." The king also acknowledged victims of sexual assault and defended the role of British armed forces. The speech was described by Al Jazeera as delivering pointed messages alongside praise for the bilateral friendship. Left-leaning outlets such as The Guardian and Al Jazeera emphasized his call for NATO solidarity and Ukraine funding, while the right-leaning Daily Mail highlighted his acknowledgment of sexual assault victims and his defense of British forces. The address came during a visit that included meetings with U.S. officials and cultural events.
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