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Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress
Key takeaways
- In an address to United States Congress, Britain's King Charles III said that the UK and US partnership is "more important" than ever and the "challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone".
- It was the first time a sitting British monarch addressed the chamber since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had done so in 1991, under US President George H W Bush.
- Lawmakers frequently burst into applause and ovations during a speech that mixed British humour with history, and looks towards future challenges.
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In an address to United States Congress, Britain's King Charles III said that the UK and US partnership is "more important" than ever and the "challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone".
It was the first time a sitting British monarch addressed the chamber since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had done so in 1991, under US President George H W Bush.
Lawmakers frequently burst into applause and ovations during a speech that mixed British humour with history, and looks towards future challenges.
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