It was a historic day for King Charles, who became the first British monarch in 35 years to address a joint session of Congress. The event was marked by a lavish dinner at the White House, where the king engaged in a delicate diplomatic dance with President Donald Trump.
Jokes, Subtle Digs, and Appeals
During his address, King Charles employed humor and subtle critiques, even appealing to Trump on key issues such as NATO and Ukraine. The question on everyone's mind: how did the US president react?
Expert Analysis
Helen Pidd speaks to Jonathan Freedland, Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, to dissect the monarch's performance and its implications for the special relationship between the UK and the US.
The visit highlighted the complexities of diplomatic engagements, with King Charles walking a fine line between tradition and modern political realities.
