In a landmark address to the US Congress, King Charles III described the UK-US relationship as a “truly unique” alliance built over centuries.Blending humour with serious global messaging, King Charles joked about history while highlighting the deep defence, intelligence, and security ties between the two nations. He also pointed to the UK’s biggest defence spending increase since the Cold War, signalling a focus on future threats.The speech went beyond geopolitics, with a strong warning about climate change and the collapse of natural systems — calling it a direct threat to global prosperity and security.From history to the next 250 years, this powerful address underscores the evolving partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States.
