Charles III joked with Trump at the White House: "You'd be speaking French"
During a state dinner at the White House, King Charles III of the United Kingdom playfully teased U.S. President Donald Trump by referencing his statements about America’s role in world history.
This was reported by the BBC.
In his speech, the British monarch responded to Trump’s remark that without the U.S., Europeans “would be speaking German.” In response, Charles III noted that without Britain, Americans might be speaking French.
He also mentioned the burning of the White House in 1814, joking that it was a “British attempt at remodeling” the U.S. president’s residence.
French President Emmanuel Macron picked up on this joke on social media, replying: “That would be brilliant!”
During an official event organized by the UK Ambassador to the US, a meeting took place with the British royal couple—King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Among the guests of honor, the monarch separately greeted the Ukrainian ambassador and expressed support for the Ukrainian people.
King Charles III of Great Britain and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on April 27 for a state visit. The White House released a detailed schedule for the second day of the monarchs’ visit.
King Charles III of Great Britain and Queen Camilla arrived in the U.S. for a four-day state visit.
