King Charles warns against looking ‘inward’
King Charles III championed the US-UK relationship during an address to Congress this afternoon, stressing the need for cooperation on modern-day challenges. At a time of high tensions between the US and Europe, Charles touted bilateral trade and investment ties, and urged the US to remain in NATO. “I pray with all my heart that our alliance will continue to defend our shared values with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth, and across the world,” Charles said to booming applause. “And that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.” Earlier today, Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Charles and Queen Camilla warmly at the White House. “Americans have had no closer friends than the British,” Trump said. The royals will head back to the White House for an elaborate state dinner this evening.