British King Charles III called for a renewed United States-United Kingdom partnership, warning that global instability and conflict require deeper cooperation between the two allies. Addressing a joint meeting of Congress, Charles said the two nations face great uncertainty in times of conflict from Europe to the Middle East, with consequences felt across both societies.
He also referred to a recent violent incident near the Capitol, saying such acts of violence will never succeed and reaffirmed a shared commitment to uphold democracy and protect all our people from harm. Charles described the US-UK relationship as rooted in shared democratic traditions, even as it emerged from early disagreements. On defence, Charles said Britain is undertaking the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War, citing evolving security threats.
He pointed to deep military and intelligence cooperation between the two countries. The address comes as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, a milestone Charles said reflects both historic divisions and a lasting partnership.
