King Charles' address to Congress met with standing ovations on both sides of the aisle - as if a State of the Union speech that united members of Congress in ways they dare not applaud when Trump gives a speech venting at whomever.
Charles subtly pushed back on several issues that Trump has sparred with Britain over in recent months, including offering praise to NATO, support of Ukraine, checks on execute power, protecting the environment, and more. He made a sly reference to his proud association with the Royal Navy - an institution that has been the subject of some disparagement by Trump in recent weeks.
In more ways than one the address was pitched over the head of Trump. The lack of any immediate pushback from the president suggests that the subtlety of some of the messaging eluded him. But in a more significant sense, it was an appeal to causes that still resonate with much of the American political class if not with the Trump administration itself. Politico Article
Tuesday night the British royals were honored at a state dinner hosted by President Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit New York's 9/11 memorial and Harlem on third day of US trip
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 memorial in New York on the third day of their state visit to the United States- where they were joined by former mayor Michael Bloomberg - followed by a stop at an urban farm in Harlem.
Charles next attended a UK trade and business event at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper gathered 12 of the most senior chief executives from across the US and UK in the private dining room on the 65th floor. Among the attendees was Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, Alphabet President Ruth Porat and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser. Charles joined to hear their reflections on investment opportunities in the UK. He shook hands with each, asking about their careers, the places they've worked and how they are investing in Britain.
He then headed in to the reception area of Bar 65 at the Rainbow Room, where more than 50 other executives had been brought together from a variety of sectors including technology, creative industries, energy, infrastructure, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, advanced manufacturing and capital investment.
With sweeping views of New York, the guests were treated to canapes and beverages. Nikhil Goel of Archer Aviation showed the King a video of his 'Midnight' electric air taxi, which the King appeared amused by.
Queen Camilla's afternoon
In the storied halls of the New York Public Library, Queen Camilla championed the importance of reading, highlighting how books have the power to bring people across the world together. While at the library, Queen Camilla toured a selection of historic books and manuscripts from the America250 collection, the British Embassy said. She also read aloud to children as the Queen marked the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, according to the embassy.
During the pandemic, the Queen said, she launched an informal book club on Instagram where she shared what she was reading. The page has grown into a charity that helps get books to people who need them, she said, “including survivors of domestic and sexual violence.”
The book club, which has featured a dozen American authors so far, has reached millions of people in 183 countries across the world, Queen Camilla said. Books have a magic way of bringing people together and transcend barriers, she said in remarks to the gathered crowd. "It's for that reason that I already feel at home with you here in these hallowed rooms, where your mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen our communities," Queen Camilla said.