Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: United States

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Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’

US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation during his historic speech to Congress when he mentioned the importance of 'checks and balances' on executive power. This moment was celebrated as a crucial reminder of the democratic principles that govern the American government.

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