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Britain's King Charles to Address US Congress on April 28
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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King Charles III will visit the U.S. for a state visit from April 27 to 30, 2026, and is scheduled to deliver a historic address to a joint session of Congress on April 28.
King Charles to address US Congress on April 28
Details of King Charles' Upcoming US Visit
Official Announcement
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28 during his visit to Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday.
Purpose and Itinerary of the Visit
Commemorating US Independence
Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will visit the U.S. in a long-planned trip to mark the 250th anniversary of that country's independence from British rule, before the couple pay a visit to Bermuda, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday.
Diplomatic Context
The high-profile trip comes as the British government hopes to repair relations with Donald Trump, which have been damaged by the Iran war.
Historical Significance
Previous Royal Visits
It will be the first state visit by a British monarch since 2007, when Charles' mother Queen Elizabeth made what was the fourth such U.S. trip of her reign.
Planned Events
White House Banquet
Schedule of Events
Trump said the king and queen's visit would begin on April 27 with a banquet dinner at the White House the next day.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Susan Heavey and Katharine Jackson;Editing by David Ljunggren)
Key Takeaways
- •This marks the first time a British monarch will address the U.S. Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 (marieclaire.com)
- •The visit coincides with the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of independence) and includes a White House state dinner on April 28 (apnews.com)
- •The address is set against the backdrop of renewed U.S.–UK diplomacy amid tensions over the Iran war and calls from U.S. lawmakers for the King to engage with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Britain's King Charles to address US Congress on April 28
1When will King Charles address the U.S. Congress?
King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28.
2Where will King Charles speak during his U.S. visit?
King Charles will speak at the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.
3Who announced King Charles's address to the U.S. Congress?
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced King Charles's address in a statement.
4Who reported on King Charles's upcoming address to Congress?
Susan Heavey and Katharine Jackson reported the news, with editing by David Ljunggren.
