King Charles: UK-US Alliance Indispensable

0:00On April 28, King Charles just addressed the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., calling the U.K. U.S. partnership indispensable in this volatile world. He highlighted conflicts from Europe to the Middle East as huge challenges, urging both nations to stand united against uncertainty. He laid out key pillars like strong NATO support to keep North Americans and Europeans safe from shared threats, plus backing Ukraine's brave fight. The King also spotlighted the U.K.'s biggest defense spending booth since the Cold War, a clear nod to calls for more ally contributions. Lawmakers gave him a standing ovation before he even spoke, with applause echoing through the chamber that included Vice President JD Vance and, leaders from both parties, he touched on his Christian faith inspiring respect across religions, pushed for peace amid Middle East tensions, and firmly condemned violence like, the recent assassination attempt on Trump. This marks the first such speech by a monarch in 35 years since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991,

1:03back when democracy felt, unstoppable post, Cold War. Coming amid rocky U.K. U.S. ties, it aimed to rekindle trust, contrasting with recent political strains. The warm reception in Trump's earlier positive White House remarks signal a turning point, with the King framing it as a story of reconciliation and enduring alliance that both sides cheered