Queen Elizabeth II delivered a historic address to Congress, marking a "high point in the special relationship" between the two countries. The speech was delivered two months after the end of the Gulf war, when then-British Prime Minister John Major and President Bush had a strong relationship. The Queen emphasized the importance of the transatlantic alliance and the success of joint military efforts during the Gulf War. This comes amidst tensions between the U.K.-U.S. relationship and the UK-U.K. relationship, with President Donald Trump criticising British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not participating in the Iran war, has raised concerns. Despite these concerns, King Charles has expressed hope that this state visit could repair the strong U.S.-UK alliance.