King Charles III is preparing for a landmark visit to the United States alongside Queen Camilla. The monarch has been invited to deliver a historic address to Congress, a rare honor not extended in over 40 years.
On April 1, GB News reported that Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, formally invited King Charles III to speak during his upcoming State Visit.
The invitation comes on behalf of bipartisan congressional leadership and underscores the enduring importance of U.S.-U.K. relations.
If confirmed, this will be the first time King Charles addresses Congress since 1985, when he spoke as the then-Prince of Wales.
Scheduled speech and key themes
King Charles is scheduled to speak on April 28 in Washington, D.C., during the high-profile visit.
Reports suggest the speech will focus on shared values, global cooperation, and strengthening the special relationship between the U.K. and U.S.
Speaker Johnson highlighted that the address offers “a unique opportunity to share your vision for the future of our special relationship and reaffirm our alliance at this pivotal time in history.”
The speech coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence, adding historical significance to the event.
It symbolizes the long-standing partnership between the two nations and comes at a moment of global challenges where cooperation is vital.
