King Charles III jokes Americans would speak French without British help

3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Apr 29

At a White House state dinner, King Charles III quipped to President Trump that without Britain, Americans would be speaking French, referencing Trump’s earlier remarks about US aid in World War II.
The exchange, marked by mutual jokes, highlighted the warm tone between the leaders despite ongoing tensions over the war in Iran and Trump’s criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Charles also gifted Trump the bell from HMS Trump and referenced historic Anglo-American moments, reinforcing the enduring US-UK 'special relationship' amid current diplomatic challenges.

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