29.04.2026 13:36
A striking dialogue took place between King Charles and Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House. In response to Trump's words, 'Without the US, you'd be speaking German,' Charles retorted subtly, 'If it weren't for us, you'd be speaking French.' During the evening, marked by mutual jokes, the two leaders emphasized the 'special relationship' with historical references.
King Charles III of England made a witty and striking remark to US President Donald Trump during an official dinner at the White House. On an evening where the two leaders exchanged jokes, Charles's words were interpreted as a subtle diplomatic dig.
King Charles recalled Trump's earlier comments to Europe, saying, "Without the US, you would be speaking German." Charles responded, "If it weren't for us, you would be speaking French."
These remarks, supported by historical references, alluded to the colonial rivalry between England and France in North America, causing laughter in the room.
"WE RENOVATED THE WHITE HOUSE TOO"
In his speech, Charles also humorously addressed Trump's renovation work at the White House. Reminding of the British burning of the White House in 1814, the King said, "We also undertook a real estate development project back then," drawing laughter from the audience.
Referring to the Boston Tea Party, Charles noted that the dinner was "a much better development than that period."
TRUMP'S JOKE AT DEMOCRATS
US President Donald Trump, in his speech, made jabs at domestic politics. Praising King Charles's address to Congress, Trump joked, "He got Democrats to stand up. I never managed that."
SYMBOLIC GIFT DRAWS ATTENTION
As part of the visit, King Charles gifted Trump a bell from the HMS Trump, a British submarine launched in 1944. Charles said, "May this bell be a symbol of our shared past and future. If you want to reach us, just ring it."
The warm atmosphere between the two leaders revealed that the "special relationship" between England and the US persists despite tensions with Iran.