King Charles III defends “special relationship” with the US; Trump praises him and boasts harmony with Iran

King Charles III reaffirmed the historic “special” relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States during a rare speech to Congressat a time marked by international tensions derived from the conflict with Iran.

The British monarch highlighted the ties of cooperation between both nations, while President Donald Trump praised his intervention and underlined the bipartisan support it generated.

Before Democratic and Republican legislators, Carlos III evoked a relationship built after “bitter divisions of 250 years ago,” in reference to American independence. “It is a story of reconciliation, renewal and an extraordinary partnership,” said the king.who was interrupted several times by standing ovations.

The monarch also paid tribute to his mother, Elizabeth II, recalling her speech before Congress in 1991.and highlighted the values ​​shared between both countries, such as respect for democratic institutions and the rule of law.

An alliance in times of uncertainty

The speech occurred in a context of diplomatic friction following the offensive promoted by the Trump administration against Iran, which did not have the immediate support of the British government headed by Keir Starmer. Although the king avoided referring directly to the conflict, he did recognize that the world is going through “times of great uncertainty,” with crises that extend from Europe to the Middle East.

Even so, he insisted that both nations have known how to overcome historical differences to move forward together. “When we find a way to agree, the change is immense, not only for our people, but for the entire world,” he said.

One of the most applauded moments occurred when Charles III mentioned the influence of the Magna Carta in the American legal system, highlighting that it has been cited in multiple Supreme Court decisions as a reference to the principle of balance of powers.

Messages about violence and democracy

Hours later, during an event with the White House Correspondents’ Association, the king condemned the recent attempted violence that occurred over the weekend.pointing out that “these acts will never be successful.” Among those in attendance was Republican legislator Steve Scalise, who survived a shooting in 2017 and was one of the first to applaud.

The monarch also made an indirect reference to social problems when talking about the importance of supporting victims of abuse and other contemporary evils, although avoided directly addressing the controversy related to Jeffrey Epstein, the repercussions of which have reached both British and American figures, including his brother, AndrésDuke of York.

Trump highlights the impact of the speech

During the state dinner held at the White House, Trump widely praised the monarch’s intervention. “He got the Democrats to stand up, something I have never been able to do,” the president said with a laugh, highlighting the conciliatory tone of the speech.

The president also reiterated his firm stance towards Iran, ensuring that he will not allow the country to obtain nuclear weapons. According to Trump, the king shares that concern.

Carlos III, for his part, thanked the hospitality and recognized the “courage and firmness” of the president and the first lady, Melania Trump, as well as the work of the Secret Service after the violent incident over the weekend.

In a more relaxed tone, the monarch joked about the history shared between both countries, causing laughter among attendees and closing a day that combined historical symbolism, diplomacy and contemporary politics.

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