About this episode

King Charles III addresses the US Congress during his state visit, marking a historic moment for UK-US relations amidst various global issues.

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)

Topics covered

• US state visit
• UK-US relations
• 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

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