The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, during his speech in the United States Congress, particularly highlighted the importance of supporting Ukraine and the necessity of international solidarity to achieve peace.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Address to American Legislators
During the official speech, the British monarch urged the US to continue standing by its Western allies, uniting efforts to defend shared values. He emphasized that the issue of protecting Ukraine is extremely important for the future of the entire democratic community:
“Steadfast determination is necessary to defend Ukraine and its bravest people – to ensure a truly just and lasting peace.”
King Charles also stressed that no country can tackle global challenges alone, and it is important to maintain unity in support of democracy. According to him, despite differences, the alliance among Western countries remains strong due to a shared commitment to democratic principles.
Charles III’s First Visit to the US as Monarch
It is noteworthy that Charles III, along with Queen Camilla, arrived in the United States on April 27 for a four-day official visit. This is the first state visit of a British monarch to the US since 2007 and Charles’s first trip to this country in his capacity as king.