119th Congress
S.Res. 697

Welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Congress

Welcomes the British king and queen on a state visit, notes the king's planned speech to a joint meeting of Congress, and says the Senate supports continued partnership between the two countries.

  • King Charles III is set to speak to a joint meeting of Congress on April 28, 2026
  • Notes it is the first such address by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991
  • Marks the 250th anniversary of United States independence
  • Says the Senate backs deeper security cooperation with the United Kingdom in Europe and the Indo-Pacific

Adopted by the Senate

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