King Charles   is set to address a joint meeting of Congress today, becoming only the second British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1991.<br /><br />Later, Donald Trump and Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla at the White House for a formal state dinner, one of the central ceremonial moments of the visit.<br /><br />In other developments, a guest at Meghan Markle’s recent wellness retreat has pushed back on reports of poor attendance, describing the event as “AMAZING” and denying claims of disruption. The attendee said Meghan received a standing ovation and stayed to speak with guests individually.<br /><br />Additional accounts from Australia have also been positive, with a MasterChef Australia producer describing Meghan as “so great” and “a normal human,” while a photographer said both she and Harry were “the loveliest and so, so personable” during engagements.<br /><br />Harry also drew attention for a personal interaction during a commercial flight, offering comfort to a passenger returning from a family funeral, telling her: “She already knows,” in reference to her late grandmother.<br /><br />However, not all coverage has been favorable. Harry faced criticism following an awkward moment with a reporter in Melbourne, with some commentators suggesting it undercut efforts to present a more relaxed public image. <br /><br />Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.<br /><br />A new season of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/palace-intrigue-presents-king-william/id1842585117" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King William</a> is available now.<br /><br /><b>Our r<a href="https://deepcrown.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown</a> is available for free.</b><br /><br />Royal Books:<br /><br /><a href="https://Revenge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower</a><br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/4aBHKGq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story</a><br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/4aBHKGq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana</a>