U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, along with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and other colleagues, introduced a bipartisan resolution on Apr. 28 welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to a joint meeting of Congress.
The resolution highlights the longstanding relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Lawmakers say this visit underscores the historical significance of cooperation between both countries in areas such as security, economics, and global challenges.
“The United States and the United Kingdom share a centuries-old alliance. The American and British people have stood side by side through world wars, economic downturns, and any number of global challenges, and through it all our ‘special relationship’ remains strong today. United by our shared values and history, this visit will only reinforce this longstanding friendship between our two countries and help ensure it continues for centuries more,” said Senator Risch.
“This royal visit commemorates yet another milestone in the special relationship between the United States and United Kingdom,” said Senator Shaheen. “Our alliance has been a pillar of transatlantic security, and King Charles III has been a stalwart proponent of that bond. I wish King Charles III and Queen Camilla a fruitful visit and welcome this opportunity to reaffirm the ties that bind our two nations.”
Senator Thune said: “The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom has been a long and fruitful one. We’ve stood together in war and in peace, and together we’ve opposed the enemies of the free world. I’m pleased we are able to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Capitol, and I am confident that we will continue to stand with Great Britain for centuries to come.”
Senator Schumer added: “The United States and United Kingdom have forged a lasting alliance, including our leadership of NATO, through centuries of mutually beneficial economic and military partnership. This visit by King Charles III will serve to deepen the bond between the two countries – at a time when we should be strengthening our relationship with our allies. I look forward to attending the Joint Address and continuing to strengthen the enduring productivity of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.”
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is responsible for shaping U.S. foreign policy through examination of treaties as well as legislation according to its official website. The committee designates its Chairman from majority members while its Ranking Member leads minority members as detailed on its official website. Since being established in 1816 as one of six original standing committees according to its official website, it has played key roles such as supporting measures like The Truman Doctrine (1947), Marshall Plan (1948), or rejecting The Treaty Of Versailles (1919–1920) as noted on its official website.
As lawmakers look ahead toward continued cooperation with Britain underlining shared values through high-level visits like these remains central within U.S.-UK relations.
