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King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla to visit Virginia on final day of trip
King Charles met with business leaders on Wednesday.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are making their first-ever state visit to the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia.
The royals' visit comes amid significant strains between the U.K. and the U.S. over the war in Iran. It's also happening under the shadow of Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connection to the ongoing Epstein scandal.
The king and queen were feted at the White House on Tuesday with a traditional military arrival ceremony and a state dinner. Charles also delivered a rare joint address to Congress, where he emphasized the historic partnership between the U.S. and U.K. and praised NATO.
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Loud applause after Charles' comments on checks to executive power
King Charles, speaking on American independence, said the founding fathers brought with them some ideals rooted in British common law -- including the Magna Carta.
"The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances," he said.
The remark was met with loud applause from the chamber.
Charles on WHCA dinner shooting: 'Acts of violence will never succeed'
King Charles decried acts of violence as he briefly mentioned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night.
"We meet, too, in the aftermath of the incident not far from this great building that sought to harm the leadership of your nation and to foment wider fear and discord. Let me say with unshakable resolve, such acts of violence will never succeed," he said.
Charles says US, UK destinies 'have been interlinked'
Kicking off his speech, King Charles thanked the American people for being welcomed during the semiquincentennial year of the Declaration of Independence. The remark prompted a huge applause from attendees.
"For all of that time, our destinies as nations have been interlinked," he said.
King Charles, Queen Camilla met with standing ovation
King Charles and Queen Camilla entered the House chamber to a standing ovation. The applause continued as the two walked down to the dais.