Lauren Frayer

The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because they're not allowed to speak publicly.

A member of Congress asked Charles to meet some of those victims, but no such meeting is on his schedule.

The king's own brother settled a lawsuit with one of the late sex offender's victims, denies wrongdoing, but is still under police investigation.

Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.

The king is typically apolitical, but he gave a very political speech to Congress today.

I mean, my phone has been blowing up with British friends cheering on their king for taking Trump to task, seemingly, on topic after topic.

Here's part of what he said.

You know, while Trump has talked about Christian values, the king emphasized interfaith values and diversity.

He also talked about the rise of fascism in the 1930s.

He talked about the checks on executive power.

Here's a little more.

A handful of protesters gathered at the gates of Buckingham Palace wearing masks of King Charles and President Trump.

Polls show most Brits oppose the king's U.S.

visit, including protester Tom Walker.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried not to cross Trump and got a favorable U.S.

trade deal last year.

But Starmer's opposition to the U.S.

and Israeli war on Iran has angered the president, who has since insulted the prime minister personally.

Trump has spoken of his love of the royals, though, and has said the king's visit might help mend relations.

Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.