Beginning at 3:00 pm ET, King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress. This is only the second time in history that a British monarch has addressed the U.S. Congress. The first was his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on May 16, 1991, during the Gulf War era.

The speech is deliberately timed to help mark America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of independence in 2026 and symbolizes reconciliation between the United States and its former colonial ruler, turning a historic conflict into one of the world’s strongest alliances.

Additionally, the address comes during a time of strained relations between the U.S. and U.K., exacerbated by Iran policy and the strain between the Trump administration and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

King Charles is expected to emphasize the enduring “Special Relationship” between the U.S. and U.K., the shared democratic values of the two nations, and a theme of “reconciliation and renewal” over the past 250 years, highlighting the alliance as “one of the greatest in human history.”

The visit and planned remarks show a high-profile act of soft diplomacy by the British monarchy, transcending day-to-day politics and aiming to reinforce the transatlantic alliance at a moment when global partnerships are being tested.

The King and Queen will then be guests of honor at a State Dinner.

During his remarks Tuesday morning from the South Lawn of the White House,President Trump shared,“In a few hours, His Majesty will stand in the heart of the United States Capitol as the very first British King ever to address a joint session of the United States Congress. So he’s going to be addressing Congress, and I’m going to be watching.”

“I was thinking of going, but they said, ‘I don’t know. That might be a step too far.’ I would love to go. It’s not supposed to be protocol, but I would love to be with you.

“But there, the direct descendant of King George III will speak to the direct successor of the very body that gathered in Independence Hall on July 4th, 1776.”

“If John Adams and George Washington, or the King’s fifth great-grandfather, could see that sight, they might be absolutely shocked.”

Source: The Gateway Pundit