Overview
- King Charles urged renewal of the alliance in a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, calling for NATO unity and continued support for Ukraine in only the second such speech by a British monarch since 1991.
- During the White House state dinner later Tuesday, both leaders lauded the alliance as President Trump claimed Charles agreed with him on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon and the king presented a World War II–era HMS Trump bell as a symbolic gift.
- Buckingham Palace did not endorse Trump’s Iran toast, with a spokesperson saying the king is mindful of his government’s long‑standing stance on preventing nuclear proliferation.
- The visit now moves to New York on Wednesday for a wreath‑laying at the 9/11 memorial, meetings with first responders and families, and separate trade and cultural events that include sessions with U.S. business leaders.
- Security has been tightened for the tour after a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner days earlier, though the palace confirmed the state visit would proceed as planned.