Pausing for several standing ovations from both chambers of Congress, Charles said he came to the U.S. to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of when the American colonies declared their independence from the U.K. and emphasized that the history between the two people across the Atlantic dates back four centuries.
Speaking in a pin stripe suit and light blue tie before both chambers of Congress, Charles said the “special” relationship between the two countries “is at its heart a story of reconciliation, renewal, and remarkable partnership."
But amidst expressing the U.K.'s "highest regard and friendship" with the U.S. he also reminded Washington of its influence and illustrated areas where the two nations may not be in alignment.
Charles defended the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO]—and its promise of mutual defense. He pointedly mentioned the limits on executive power enshrined in British and American legal traditions that go back to the signing of the Magna Carta in 13th Century England.
Here’s what Charles said on those key issues—and how his viewpoints split from Trump.
It is the only time that mutual defence agreement enshrined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty has been invoked.
Charles plans to visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Wednesday, to pay his respects to those who died.
“That partnership is more important today than it has ever been,” he added.
Limits on executive power
Charles pointed out the ideals of America’s founding were based in the tradition of English law, including “the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances,” a concept that dates back to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 in Runnymede, England, to quell a revolt over the capricious and tyrannical actions of King John.
His remarks, which earned a round of applause from Congress, come during a term when Trump has expanded the use of executive power to deploy the military and Border Patrol agents into U.S. cities, ignored Congress’ Constitutional role in federal spending, and used investigations to target political enemies.
Charles, who welcomed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to Buckingham Palace in March, has been a supporter of Ukraine’s defiance against Russian expansion.
Charles invoked how the world came to the U.S. defense after 9/11, and addressing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson who was standing behind him, said: “Today, Mr. Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people.”
Protecting nature
Following his return to office, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement that set ambitious global goals for reducing carbon emissions and repealed air and water regulations. He has also moved to open public lands to oil drilling.
“Our generation must decide how to address the collapse of critical natural systems,” Charles said. “We ignore at our peril the fact that these natural systems—in other words, nature’s own economy—provide the foundation for our prosperity and our national security.”
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