King Charles Turns Heads in Historic Congress Address — And Responds Calmly to Recent Shooting

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News (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 19:57 / Frank

In a poised, at-times witty address to a joint session of Congress, King Charles became only the second British monarch to speak there — and he directly addressed a troubling incident that shook Washington this week. Read on to discover the full story!

Historic moment in the Capitol

On April 28, 2026, during a state visit with Queen Camilla, the 77-year-old monarch addressed lawmakers in Washington, D.C., following in the footsteps of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, who spoke in 1991. Charles acknowledged the recent shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, condemning any attempt to intimidate leaders and stressing that violence will not prevail.