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The GuardianWednesday, 29 April 2026
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Charles hails alliance of US and Britain in age of division
Address makes pointed references to Ukraine, climate and Nato
The paper frames the monarch's speech primarily as a strategic diplomatic intervention, highlighting specific policy areas where his remarks implicitly address current US political debates.
The British monarch conventionally avoids overt political statements. An address to the US Congress touching on contentious geopolitical issues like Nato and climate change represents a notable use of soft power during a period of complex US domestic politics.
“pointed references”
“Supportive of international alliances”
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