His Majesty King Charles III was more than masterful addressing both chambers of Congress.

His relatively brief remarks reflected deep understanding of the history of our two countries, elegance in phrase and presentation, humor to make certain points and reasons why the “special relationship” was indispensable.

Add to this his deft, but civil, critiques of certain critical issues from the “disturbances” that took place “near this chamber,” meaning the Jan. 6 riots, the need to protect the most irreplaceable asset that is nature, and the crucial importance of the primacy of the U.S.-European and specifically the U.S.-U.K. relationship.

Perhaps not since John F. Kennedy has that chamber heard such inspiring oratory and a clarion call to action. One wonders if or what President Donald Trump’s reactions were to the speech.

He could not have welcomed the King’s references to Jan. 6, the urgency of climate and environmental issues, and the insistence that the bond between the two countries must remain irreplaceable and unbreakable.

How long will the Charles factor last regarding the United States and its attitudes toward the United Kingdom and the issues the king raised?

How long will the Charles factor last regarding the United........

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