It was delivered carefully, with respect, with spades of humour and with both history and politics threaded through it.
A few immediate takeaways.
As it happened: King gives pointed messages after talks with Trump
Religion
His references to interfaith dialogue are not a surprise – it's an issue he feels very strongly about, not least because he is head of the Church of England.
But in a society where Islamophobia and antisemitism can run deep and where general xenophobia is rife, the language feels intentional.
NATO, conflict and Ukraine
He sought, not so subtly, to remind Americans that the only time NATO invoked Article 5 (an attack on one is an attack on all) was after an American tragedy – 9/11.
He did so in the knowledge that the US president has frequently asked, "What has NATO ever done for us?"
The subtext here is clearly intended to act as a reminder that the UK has so often been alongside the US.
There was a reminder, too, of the importance of continued support for Ukraine.
Defence
He conceded that other nations need to step up and that the UK is doing just that.
But he emphasised that shared defence commitments are and must remain "hard-wired together".
Environment
He talks of the "disastrous" melting of the ice caps and the need to "safeguard nature".
It's an intentional contrast to "drill, baby, drill". It's clever how he parallels Scotland with Appalachia, given the president's love of Scotland.
Trade
He seeks to remind America of the advantage of mutual trade.
Partnership, not isolation
"We must ignore the clarion calls to become even more inward-looking." That's direct.
He said too that "in these turbulent times, working together and with our international partners, we can stem the beating of ploughshares into swords..."
Leadership and responsibility
He reminds this American audience that the actions of America "matter more than ever".
The limits of power
In reminding the audience of the common basis of US and UK law, he said: "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."
That's a notable inclusion, given President Trump's push to expand executive power.
There was a standing ovation here – one of many – but this one mostly from the Democrats.
Pictures sourced via Reuters and AP
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in our interview last month he wanted quick action to change the laws of the game following abuse faced by Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr that went unpunished during a Champions League fixture.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced after a meeting in Vancouver, Canada: "At the discretion of the competition organiser, any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card."
FIFA will adopt the law change for the World Cup which is being played in June and July across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
A 'presumption' of wrongdoing
The incident in the match in Lisbon in February led to anti-discrimination protocols being activated after Vinicius complained about being racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after scoring a goal.
It was the Brazilian Vinicius who was booked for an excessive celebration while the game resumed.
It was unclear what Prestianni said because his mouth was covered.
Mr Infantino told Sky News after the incident: "If a player covers his mouth and says something, and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off, obviously.
"There must be a presumption that he has said something he shouldn't have said, otherwise he wouldn't have had to cover his mouth."
Last week, a UEFA disciplinary investigation concluded with Prestianni being banned for six matches for homophobic comments. One match of the ban has been served and half of the punishment is suspended for a two-year probationary period.
UEFA, the Champions League organisers, have not explained why Prestianni's account was backed over the claims from Vinicius.
Read more from Sky News:
Follow: US state visit latest
UAE exits Saudi-controlled OPEC cartels
AFCON controversy
The special IFAB meeting also addressed the controversy in the Africa Cup of Nations final when Senegal walked off the pitch for around 15 minutes in protest against a refereeing decision before returning and beating hosts Morocco.
The result was overturned in an unprecedented ruling by the Confederation of African Football - handing Morocco the title - although that decision is being challenged legally.
Now the laws of the game have been hardened by IFAB, a panel featuring the four UK football associations and FIFA leaders.
IFAB said in a statement: "At the discretion of the competition organiser, the referee may sanction with a red card any player who leaves the field of play in protest at a referee's decision.
"This new rule will also apply to any team official who incites players to leave the field of play."
Matches are abandoned if five or more players are sent off. IFAB said teams "in principle forfeit the match".
2025 brought 46C (115F) heat to Portugal, temperatures of 30C (86F) within the Arctic Circle, and 20 large wildfires at the same time in Spain.
"Dangerously high" temperatures inflicted "consequences for societies and ecosystems across Europe", the European State of the Climate report said.
The paper, produced by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, found:
'Exceptional' British summers 'becoming the norm'
In Britain the year saw the hottest summer on record, "nationally significant" water shortfalls, record wildfire numbers and £800m in losses to farmers.
While the country has previously seen very hot summers, including famously in 1976, environmentalists are alarmed by how much more frequent and widespread they are.
Samantha Burgess of Copernicus told Sky News the heat in 1976 was "very localised" over Britain.
But last June brought "heatwave conditions effectively right from the UK all the way to Eastern Europe, to Greece".
Hilary McGrady, the head of Europe's biggest conservation charity, the National Trust, told Sky News: "These exceptional years are now becoming the norm."
It recently asked its five million members to write to their MPs about protecting Britain's declining wildlife and countryside.
"We need urgent action to adapt and to reduce emissions at the pace that science demands," she told Sky News.
Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?
Last year's extreme weather was often intensified by climate change, as the continent warms faster than any other.
Copernicus gave four reasons for this trend, including Europe's proximity to the Arctic region, which itself is warming at least three times faster than the global average.
The continent is also becoming sunnier, and changing weather patterns are producing stronger heatwaves.
Areas covered in snow, which reflects the sun's heat, are also melting.
Read more from Sky News:
Fresh oil shock triggered
New red card offence for World Cup
New record for solar as continent becomes sunnier
But there was a ray of light in the report in that solar power reached record levels.
It provided 12.5% of Europe's electricity, up from 10.3%, driven by increased installations and the fact the continent is becoming sunnier.
Since the 1980s, stricter regulations have reduced aerosol pollution from cars and power plants; this has cleared the skies of reflective clouds, allowing more sunlight to reach the continent.
However, solar panels do not function well if they become too hot, according to the trade body Solar Energy UK.
The US state department said it would produce the passports as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
A portrait of the US president will feature on a page inside the passport opposite an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
US state visit latest: King gives pointed messages in Congress speech
The passports will also include Mr Trump's signature, while the cover will have the words "United States of America" in bold gold print at the top and "passport" at the bottom in a reversal of the standard cover.
A small gold American flag, with the number 250 encircled by stars, will sit at the bottom of the back cover.
"These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport the most secure documents in the world," state department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the passports will be available to applicants at the Washington DC passport office shortly before 4 July.
The commemorative passport will be the default option for those applying in person at the office, though those who want a standard passport will be able to get one by applying online or outside of Washington, officials told the Associated Press.
A state department official told Reuters there would be no extra fee charged to receive one of the limited run of commemorative passports.
Read more from Sky News:
Trials of Ajax armoured vehicle to restart
Fresh oil shock as UAE exits Saudi-controlled cartels
Commemorative Trump gold coin
It comes as the US Mint announced plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring Mr Trump's image to mark the anniversary of the founding of the US.
The treasury department has said paper currency will feature Mr Trump's signature - the first time a sitting president has signed American money.
During his second term, Mr Trump's allies have added his name to the US Institute of Peace building and the Kennedy Center performing arts venue.
The US president is also planning a triumphal arch in Washington DC, which will feature a towering winged figure flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions, all gilded with gold.
Mr Trump is also planning to build a large ballroom at the White House, has made changes to the Oval Office, and converted the Rose Garden into a stone-covered patio.
A report by Tommy's, a pregnancy and baby charity, claims additional measures at an earlier stage could spare thousands of families the trauma of a pregnancy loss and could be implemented "without significant additional workload for NHS teams".
Currently, the NHS, in most cases, will run tests after a third miscarriage; however, Tommy's argues this leaves families "unsupported" and their "grief unrecognised".
A graded model of care
The study, conducted by researchers at Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research and Birmingham Women's Hospital, trialled a so-called graded model of care.
Under the model, women with a history of one or more miscarriages would receive care at an earlier stage, including a one-to-one consultation with a specialist nurse after their first loss.
Supplements of the hormone progesterone may also be offered during future pregnancies if a woman has experienced early vaginal bleeding.
After two miscarriages, patients would be offered tests for anaemia and abnormal thyroid function, and if they go on to have a third, they would then be offered the current standard NHS care.
Professor Arri Coomarasamy, director of Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research, said: "If the graded model were implemented across the UK, our study indicates it could prevent around 10,075 miscarriages every year.
"That's more than 10,000 families bringing their babies home instead of suffering the trauma of a pregnancy loss."
'The right thing to do'
The study included 203 women with a history of one or more miscarriages being given the early intervention, along with 203 who were provided with the usual care.
It found that of those under the graded model of care, 86% had one or more factors detected that could increase their risk of future miscarriages, compared with 58% in the group who were given standard care.
Women treated using the graded model had a 4% lower risk of a pregnancy after miscarriage ending in another loss, according to the report, while one in five women who had experienced two losses were found to have either thyroid problems or anaemia – which were picked up in blood tests they would not usually be offered at that stage.
Tommy's – which estimates there are about 250,000 miscarriages in the UK each year – also claims the measures could save the NHS more than £40m after one year.
Read more from Sky News:
Boy charged with manslaughter of elderly couple
Man arrested over car bomb attack
The charity's chief executive, Kath Abrahams, called current NHS care "inconsistent" and said the results from the pilot study suggest the graded model is "the right thing to do".
Ms Abrahams said: "Our pilot study indicates that providing support after a first miscarriage, with escalating care after further losses, is not only effective but achievable without significant additional workload for NHS teams who are already working extremely hard to deliver good care."
She added that Scotland has already embedded the new model into its miscarriage care pathway and said England, Wales and Northern Ireland should do the same.
The government has pledged to review miscarriage support in the new Women's Health Strategy.
Baroness Merron, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department of Health and Social Care, called the research "crucial" and said it will be "carefully considered".