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King Charles’ congressional address was a hopeful picture of U.S.-British relations, emphasizing the countries’ shared democratic values and avoiding recent tension over America’s war with Iran. Charles did, however, affirm the U.K.’s commitment to NATO, a recent target of Donald Trump’s ire.
- “The commitment and expertise of the United States armed forces and its allies lie at the heart of NATO, pledged to each other’s defense, protecting our citizens and interests, keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries,” he said. “Our defense, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years but in decades.”
- He also noted that the U.K. has committed to the largest sustained increase in defense spending since the Cold War.
The four-day trip will continue tonight with a state dinner. Charles gave the president a framed recreation of design plans for the Resolute Desk, while Queen Camilla gave the first lady a brooch made by British jewelry designer Fiona Rae. The first lady gave six Tiffany’s English king sterling silver teaspoons and White House honey to the queen.