‘You'd be speaking French’: King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner
King Charles III humorously addressed U.S. President Donald Trump during a state dinner, referencing historical tensions between the U.S. and European nations. He joked that without British influence, Americans might be speaking French, countering Trump's previous remarks about European defense. The evening featured lighthearted banter, highlighting the special relationship between the U.K. and the U.S., despite ongoing tensions over international issues.
- ▪King Charles III joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French.
- ▪The King referenced Trump's comments about European countries freeloading on defense.
- ▪King Charles presented Trump with a bell from the British submarine HMS Trump as a symbol of shared history.
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King Charles III gave U.S. President Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine at a White House state dinner on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) when he joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French.As the heads of state traded jokes during their dinner toasts, King Charles referenced previous comments by Mr. Trump aimed at European allies he accuses of freeloading on defense since World War II. King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'"You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German.
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