King Charles III delivered an address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress Tuesday afternoon as part of his four-day visit to the U.S.
“The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal,” he said. “It is irreplaceable and unbreakable.”
“The alliance that our two nations have built over the centuries, and for which we are profoundly grateful to the American people, is truly unique,” he said, adding that it’s “more important today than it has ever been.”
Congressional leaders invited Charles to share his vision “for the future of our special relationship and reaffirm our alliance at this pivotal time in history,” and ahead of the U.S.’ 250th anniversary of independence from British rule.
Charles urges for peace in Ukraine
Charles called on the U.S. to help fund defence for Ukraine, comparing the situation to NATO’s support of the U.S. following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article Five for the first time, and the United Nations Security Council was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder to shoulder through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan, and moments that are defined our shared security,” Charles said.
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“Today, Mr. Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people. It is needed in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace,” Charles continued. “Ours is an indispensable partnership. We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it.”
He also added that “the commitment and expertise of the United States Armed Forces and its allies lie at the heart of NATO, pledged to each other’s defence, protecting our citizens and interests, keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries.”
Charles’ appeal comes as a number of U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have criticized U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Charles also spoke about the timing of the two countries meeting amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
“We meet in times of great uncertainty; in times of conflict from Europe to the Middle East, which pose immense challenges for the international community and whose impact is felt in communities the length and breadth of our own countries,” he said.
Charles comments on attempted Trump assassination
The King also commented on what law authorities say was an attempted assassination attempt on Trump on Saturday.
“We meet, too, in the aftermath of the incident not far from this great building that sought to harm the leadership of your Nation and to foment wider fear and discord,” he said. “Let me say with unshakeable resolve: such acts of violence will never succeed.”
“Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, to protect all our people from harm and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives in the service of our countries.”
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A Commentator is entirely wrong. The prime minister is the head of government and the executive of government. That’s not the same as a head of state. No the Liberals aren’t doing anything improper. They are exercising their power and influence just as the previous Conservative governments did. The governor general exercises the power and authority of the monarchy. Chuck and the monarchy does nothing really in the day to day lives of Canadians. Look at Israel and The U.S. of you are concerned about a lack of limitations on a leader.
Charles is a failure as a monarch who has the attraction and charisma of a wet paper bag. Unlike his mother Elizabeth II who was respected by most of the world.
The monarchy is such an anachronism. It robs us of an actual head of the executive branch of our government. The liberals love it, however, as this means there is effectively no one who can hold them accountable for all their theft and corruption.
2 paedos actually 4 with melania and cumilla
@SO TIRED- Couldn’t have said it better myself! Not much more to add to that.
A BIG F / K YOU CHUCKIE, and ALL YOU STAND FOR !!!
King Charles III needs to get a history lesson. The land that Russia is annexing, used to be part of Russia. – why is he so determined to continue the war and waste so many lives?
I notice he said nothing about the US and Israel starting the war, or Israel continuing to kill people after the ceasefire was agreed to.
Elbows Up Carney is the problem no doubt.
Who cares. One pig patting the other on the back. One pig oinking for the other. Both are swine. Both are not leaders. They are cowards. Hide behinds walls of security because folks dislike them so much. If those two, nuttyyahhoo and a couple others were taken out of this world, it would be a far safer and better place for all.