King Charles lauded for address to US Congress at first garden party of the year

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7 May 2026 • 3:40 AM MYT
The Independent
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King Charles lauded for address to US Congress at first garden party of the year

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the season, celebrating emergency responders and individuals serving their communities.
  • Approximately 8,000 guests attended the event, which saw all working royals present except the Prince and Princess of Wales.
  • King Charles was praised by a guest for his recent address to Congress during his US state visit.
  • His Majesty spoke with paramedic Claire Swinbourne, who shared her experience of being assaulted on duty, with the King acknowledging the unacceptability of such incidents.
  • Queen Camilla engaged with representatives from SafeLives, a domestic abuse charity of which she is patron, commending their vital work.

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