About this episode
King Charles III's address to the US Congress marks a significant moment in UK-US relations amidst various global tensions.
On his US state visit, King Charles III will address both houses of congress later. He will be the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth did the same in 1991. We hear from a congressman about whether the visit could help warm UK-US relations amid tension due to the Iran war.Also on the programme: The latest on Mali as violence there continues to spread between jihadist militants and separatists; the United Arab Emirates is set to quit the oil cartel Opec on 1st May; and we hear from the parents of Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe - who broke the world record at this weekend’s London Marathon.(Photo: Britain's King Charles III walks during a state visit to the United States at a Garden Party in the British Embassy in DC, 27th April 2026. Credit: Ian Vogler, Pool via Reuters)
People in this episode
Host: Salai Dawtcemsang
Topics covered
- US state visit
- UK-US relations
- congress address
- Mali violence
- Opec exit
- London Marathon
Keywords
- King Charles III
- US Congress
- UK-US relations
- Mali
- Opec
- London Marathon
- Sabastian Sawe
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United Arab Emirates, Opec
Places: US, Mali, Iran
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