Britain’s King Charles III is set to deliver a rare address to Congress on Tuesday as he seeks to mend the transatlantic rift over the Iran war.
Charles is expected to call for “reconciliation and renewal” of the special relationship between Washington and London, which has been under strain.
“Time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” he is expected to say.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his opposition to the Iran war. The royal visit is meant to restore the ties, as Britain hopes to capitalize on Trump’s fascination with the royal family, dw.com reports.
Charles will be the first British monarch to address Congress since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday.
The president and king exchanged handshakes and friendly remarks outside the White House South Portico.
The Trumps and the royal couple then headed inside for tea in the Green Room.
Afterwards, they were set to go outside to the presidential beehives, which Melania recently revamped to resemble a miniature White House.
Charles and Camilla both support beekeeping. The king keeps at least three beehives at his private residence in England as part of his support for the environment.
Trump’s fascination with the British royal family has helped soothe recent trade and political tensions between Washington and London.
