Live updates: King Charles to deliver address to Congress and meet with Trump
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Live updates: King Charles to deliver address to Congress and meet with Trump
Charles today will become the second-ever British monarch to address Congress.
His speech comes as he seeks to smooth over the relationship between the U.S. and the U.K., top allies that have faced some tension in recent months.
Charles’ speech is expected to last approximately 20 minutes, according to a Buckingham Palace official. Though his address was written by the U.K. government to support its strategic priorities, the language and tone is “often the king’s own,” according to the official.
At the top of his speech, Charles is expected to address Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, according to the official. The royals called the Trumps to express their concerns about the shooting after the dinner, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News yesterday.Show more
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The queen and first lady are set to hold an educational event with U.S. students
Camilla and Melania Trump are scheduled to have a “cross-cultural educational event” with American students at the White House tennis pavilion, following the royals’ arrival ceremony in the morning.
According to the first lady’s office, the students will use virtual reality headsets to learn about the U.K., and will use artificial intelligence-enabled glasses to evaluate artifacts from the White House collection and the National Archives to learn about American history and its relationship with the U.K.
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Trump greets King Charles and Queen Camilla at White House
Trump and the first lady greeted Charles and Camilla at the White House. The four posed for pictures together, with the president and king exchanging pleasantries before heading inside for tea.
Trump greets King Charles and Queen Camilla at White House
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Day One recap: Tea at the White House, garden party at the British embassy
Charles and Camilla started their state visit yesterday by meeting with the Trumps at the White House.
After having tea there, the royals headed to a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington. There, Charles and Camilla mingled with U.S. officials, including Cabinet members, Trump advisers and U.S. lawmakers.
Though Charles has visited the U.S. at least 19 times, this is his first visit as monarch.
