{"id":2596313,"date":"2026-04-28T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/king-charles-warns-us-against-becoming-inward-looking\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:24:53","slug":"king-charles-warns-us-against-becoming-inward-looking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/king-charles-warns-us-against-becoming-inward-looking\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles warns US against becoming \u2018inward-looking\u2019\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fking-charles-warns-us-against-becoming-inward-looking%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2596313&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>King Charles III delivered a nearly 30-minute joint address to U.S. Congress, urging the United States not to become \u201cmore inward-looking\u201d and strongly endorsing NATO-even as President donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies. The remarks came amid strained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-might-upset-macrons-bid-for-a-second-term-in-office\/\" title=\"Who might upset Macron\u2019s bid for a second term in office?\">trans-atlantic relations<\/a> over the war in Iran and European resistance to U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>Charles emphasized NATO\u2019s role in defending shared interests and protecting North Americans and Europeans, referencing the alliance\u2019s backing for the U.S. after the 9\/11 attacks. He also called for \u201cunyielding resolve\u201d in support of Ukraine, despite concerns among some attending GOP lawmakers about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-asks-for-another-37-billion-in-ukraine-aid\/\" title=\"... Asks for Another  Billion in Ukraine Aid\">providing additional aid<\/a> without accountability measures.<\/p>\n<p>During the speech, Charles received <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-i-may-never-see-eye-to-eye-with-trump-on-jan-6\/\" title=\"Pence: I May Never &#039;See Eye to Eye&#039; With Trump on Jan. 6\">standing ovations<\/a> from both Republicans and Democrats-along with condemnation of an assassination attempt on Trump\u2019s life and praise for the U.S.-U.K. relationship, separation of powers, and his faith. The visit is being seen by some as a goodwill effort to cool tensions, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, with attendees including Vice President J.D. Vance and multiple members of Trump\u2019s Cabinet, and also other senior officials.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/king-charles-iii\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3075\">King Charles III<\/a> on Tuesday afternoon gave a joint address to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"31\">Congress<\/a>, where he urged the United States to reject becoming \u201cmore inward-looking\u201d and touted <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nato\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"603\">NATO<\/a>, despite President Donald Trump\u2019s criticism of the alliance.<\/p>\n<p>The king\u2019s nearly 30-minute speech, which yielded high attendance and support from lawmakers, came as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4544549\/charles-goes-to-washington-king-visits-trump-with-special-relationship-at-a-low\/\">trans-Atlantic relations have been strained<\/a> by the war in Iran. Trump has attacked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders for refusing to support the U.S.\u2019s efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4546687\/king-charles-nato-congress-joint-address\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>King Charles promotes NATO and warns US against becoming \u2018inward-looking\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4546461\/read-in-full-king-charles-iiis-address-to-congress\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>READ IN FULL: King Charles III\u2019s address to Congress<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4546357\/lauren-boebert-bill-trump-white-house-ballroom\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Lauren Boebert unveils bill to get Trump\u2019s White House ballroom \u2018over the finish line\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Yet, during the king\u2019s remarks, he stressed the importance of NATO and its support of the U.S. after the 9\/11 terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>\u201cFrom the depths of the Atlantic to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >disastrously melting ice caps<\/a> of the Arctic, the commitment and expertise of the United States armed forces and its allies lie at the heart of NATO, pledged to each other\u2019s defense, protecting our citizens and interests, keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries,\u201d the King said as he received a standing ovation.<\/p>\n<p>The king also urged \u201cunyielding resolve\u201d for the defense of Ukraine, even though many GOP lawmakers in attendance have objected to providing additional aid to Kyiv without accountability measures in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray with all my heart that our alliance will continue to defend our shared values, with our partners in Europe and the commonwealth, and across the world, and that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking,\u201d Charles said as he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The king\u2019s remarks stand in stark contrast with the harsh criticism Trump has leveled at NATO allies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNATO wasn\u2019t there for us, and they won\u2019t be there for us in the future!\u201d Trump wrote this month on Truth Social, referring to the Iran war.<\/p>\n<p>Charles\u2019s visit has been viewed by some as a goodwill gesture to cool those tensions. The King made his visit to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\">Capitol Hill<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\">White House<\/a> to mark the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/america-250\/\">250th anniversary<\/a> of U.S. independence.<\/p>\n<p>The king was met with an excited audience on the House floor as many members of Congress took photos and videos and sat near the center to get a handshake. <\/p>\n<p>During his speech, Charles received several standing ovations from both Republicans and Democrats \u2014 a rare occurrence in a highly partisan Washington. The crowd expressed their support for his comments on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, condemning the assassination attempt on Trump\u2019s life over the weekend, the bond of the U.S. and U.K. relationship, the separation of powers, his Christian faith, and valuing people of all faiths. <\/p>\n<p>Vice President JD Vance attended, along with a handful of Trump Cabinet members, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4546461\/read-in-full-king-charles-iiis-address-to-congress\/\"><strong>READ IN FULL: KING CHARLES III\u2019S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also attending were Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, and former Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer. <\/p>\n<p>The last joint address from a British monarch was by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Washington on Monday for a four-day visit. He will travel to New York on Wednesday, and their final day will be spent in Virginia on Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>King Charles urges U.S. to stay outward-looking and backs NATO amid strained ties<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2596314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26118709411867.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[50462,38749,78760,67043],"class_list":["post-2596313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-foreign-policy-2","tag-king-charles-iii","tag-transatlantic-alliance","tag-us-uk-relations"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26118709411867.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2596313"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2596317,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596313\/revisions\/2596317"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2596314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2596313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2596313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2596313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}