King Charles III on Tuesday becomes the first British monarch to address the US Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. His speech is ‌a central event of the state visit – the most high-profile…

King Charles is set to become the second-ever British monarch to address both chambers of the US Congress. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are visiting Washington for an official state visit.

King Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

King Charles III’s royal visit to Washington, D.C., is underway. Follow live updates.

King Charles III will embrace some of Washington's most formal ceremonial trappings on Tuesday as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. He will become the first British monarch to address the US Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. Her speech highlighted the shared history of both countries and the importance of their democratic values, themes Charles will likely reinforce on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.

WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings on Tuesday as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. He will become the first British monarch to address the […]