"The British monarch mobilised an elite squad of dead white men, leavened with humour and subliminal politicking, on Tuesday in a charm offensive aimed over Donald Trump's head and squarely at the US Congress."
"Charles became the first British king to address the Congress almost exactly 250 years after the US denounced his fifth great-grandfather as a tyrant and declared its independence."
"The king's central message of two great nations entwined in destiny was also an inadvertent reminder of two empires that look increasingly shabby these days with rightwing populists on the march."
King Charles addressed the US Congress, invoking historical figures to strengthen the bond between the UK and the US. His speech received enthusiastic applause, signaling a successful charm offensive. The address also highlighted the complexities of modern politics, with rising populism and historical reminders of past empires. Charles became the first British monarch to speak to Congress, marking a significant moment in history. The event prompted reflections on the evolution of the US-UK relationship since the American Revolution.
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