King Charles III visits U.S. Congress to strengthen UK ties
查爾斯三世國王訪問美國國會以鞏固英美關係
On April 28, 2026, King Charles III made history by addressing a joint session of the United States Congress.
2026年4月28日，英國國王查爾斯三世在美國國會聯席會議上發表演說，締造了歷史。
Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the King’s first state visit as monarch was timed to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence.
在王后卡蜜拉的陪同下，這也是查爾斯三世登基後的首次國是訪問，時機特別選在慶祝美國獨立250週年之際。
Only the second British monarch to address Congress—following his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991—Charles aimed to emphasize the "priceless and eternal" special relationship between the UK and the U.S.
查爾斯是繼其母親伊莉莎白二世於1991年之後，第二位在美國國會發表演說的英國君主。
In his speech, he championed democratic values and the necessity of the NATO alliance, while urging both nations to avoid becoming inward-looking.
他旨在強調英美兩國之間「無價且永恆」的特殊關係。
The visit also served as a moment of resolve; following a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the King condemned such violence with unwavering strength.
儘管近期在外交政策上存在政治摩擦，但國王的演說仍受到兩黨議員的熱烈歡迎。
