Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"

CBS Mornings Tina Brown: King Charles' speech showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "much bigger than current politics" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Kelsie Hoffman April 30, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google King Charles' address to Congress this week showed that "the bond between" the U.S. and the U.K. is "so much bigger than current politics," CBS News contributor Tina Brown said on "CBS Mornings" Thursday.There's been recent tension between the two nations over the Iran war. Brown said the king's speech was aimed at "reconciliation and renewal," while also conveying pointed messages on topics he is passionate about."I think what he really showed in this speech essentially was the meaning of monarchy. I mean it is like how the king can represent his country while being above politics. But still bring the message of his country. … It was sharp, measured and delivered," Brown said.Charles referenced Ukraine, NATO and climate change, topics he and the Trump administration are not necessarily aligned on."The king would not have made a speech without mentioning those things. He has his own convictions. Ukraine is one of them. Don't forget right after the bad scene at the Oval Office with Zelenskyy, the king invited Zelenskyy straight away for tea at Sandringham. He didn't have to say anything. It was just a gesture that said, 'we stand with you.' These are things he cares about," Brown said. Britain's King Charles III looks over to Queen Camilla after speaking to a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber. Matt Rourke / AP Following Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Washington, the monarchs went to New York City on Wednesday, which included a stop at the 9/11 memorial."The Manhattan trip, obviously 9/11, 67 Brits did die at 9/11, but also a way for the king to remind the American administration that Brits went and fought, you know, in Afghanistan and in Iraq,...