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King Charles’s Magna Carta ‘checks and balances’ reminder gets huge applause in historic Congress speech

  • Posted on April 28, 2026
  • By The Independent
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During a landmark address to the United States Congress, King Charles III highlighted the enduring significance of constitutional safeguards and separation of powers. The monarch referenced the 1215 Magna Carta as the foundational document establishing that no authority, including the executive branch, operates above the law. His remarks underscored how this medieval English charter continues shaping American jurisprudence, with the U.S. Supreme Court invoking its principles in over 160 cases since the nation's founding. The speech received widespread congressional recognition for emphasizing democratic governance principles.

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King Charles’s Magna Carta ‘checks and balances’ reminder gets huge applause in historic Congress speech
King Charles’s Magna Carta ‘checks and balances’ reminder gets huge applause in historic Congress speech

King Charles's praise of "checks and balances" on executive power received a huge round of applause during his historic speech to the US Congress on Tuesday (28 April). His Majesty received a standing ovation from lawmakers in the chambers as he emphasised that the U.S. is built on the idea of checks and balances based on the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta, issued in 1215, was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. "The US 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," the King said.
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