King charles to address tensions in rare us congress speech

King Charles III will deliver a historic address to the US Congress on Tuesday, using the occasion to underpin UK-US unity despite recent strains.

Time and again, two nations find common ground

In the face of escalating tensions, Charles is expected to remind lawmakers that the UK and US have consistently found ways to work together despite their differences.

This comes after Donald Trump threatened to tear up a trade deal and mocked the Royal Navy, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer's refusal to join the US-Israel offensive against Iran has further soured relations.

The king's speech, crafted with government advice, will highlight the shared democratic, legal and social traditions between the nations, tracing their history back to the Magna Carta.

Charles will also emphasize the importance of trade and technology agreements in fostering their continued economic partnership, as Trump considers imposing a tariff on the UK over a digital services tax.

The start of the royal visit, marking 250 years since American independence, has been overshadowed by an assassination attempt on Trump. The monarch will pay tribute to the US people and express the