King Charles hails UK and US' 'special relationship' during Congress speech

King Charles hails UK and US' 'special relationship' during Congress speech King Charles has delivered a 28-minute address in Congress, amid his US tour. 29 April 2026 King Charles has reaffirmed the long-standing "special" relationship between the UK and the US. King Charles is on a tour of the US The 77-year-old monarch addressed Congress as part of his four-day visit to the US, which is seen as important to rebuilding relations between the two countries following recent tensions over the war in Iran.