{"id":24599,"date":"2026-04-29T06:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/24599\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T06:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:38:10","slug":"king-charles-us-visit-live-monarch-jokes-trump-would-be-speaking-french-if-it-wasnt-for-us-at-state-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/24599\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles US visit live: Monarch jokes Trump would be \u2018speaking French if it wasn\u2019t for us\u2019 at state dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Trump cracks awkward marriage joke to Melania with King Charles watching after Jimmy Kimmel \u2018widow\u2019 uproar<\/p>\n

Trump was working his way through meandering remarks at the end of a formal arrival ceremony on the South Lawn when he segued from meditating on the deep friendship that has developed between the U.S. and U.K. over the 250 years since American independence to his Scottish-born mother, Mary McLeod Trump\u2019s admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n

As Trump noted how his mother had emigrated from Scotland to the U.S. at age 19 and entered into what would be a 63-year marriage with his father, he turned back to the first lady, who was seated with Queen Camilla behind him.<\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 07:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>King Charles meets US tech leaders to discuss startup challenges<\/p>\n

King Charles met \u200bwith US tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as the UK touts itself as a \u2060top destination for technology firms.<\/p>\n

Among the leaders Charles met with were Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su, Salesforce CEO \u2060Marc Benioff and Alphabet President Ruth \u200bPorat.<\/p>\n

Charles \u2060noted issues facing companies formed from work at universities and the difficulty of those startups getting funding. “These \u2060are the people I always think have the \u200bgreatest difficulty \u2060getting off the ground,” \u200che told the CEOs. <\/p>\n

\"Britain'sBritain’s King Charles III speaks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and AMD President Lisa Su during a meeting with chief executives from the technology industry at Blair House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Getty)<\/p>\n

“They get into this terrible valley of death.”Huang noted big areas of opportunity, such as \u200cAI and quantum robotics: “We just need a \u200cvibrant VC ecosystem and a startup culture,” he told the King, referring to venture capital.<\/p>\n

Charles responded, “You’re all deadly competitors,” to laughter.<\/p>\n

Huang joked \u2060back: “No one has to die.” King Charles responded, “Really?” to more laughter.<\/p>\n

Bezos recounted starting Amazon in 1995 and that he struggled to raise $1m from investors, $50,000 at a time, and noted 40 said no.<\/p>\n

The King responded, “And all those 40 are kicking themselves,” to wide laughter.<\/p>\n

Charles compared people who \u200cpassed up investing in Amazon to the Harry \u200bPotter books and how many publishers turned down \u200cthe book. <\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 07:12<\/p>\n

<\/a>King Charles’ full schedule for third day of US state visit<\/p>\n

King Charles III and Camilla are set to embark on the third day of their historic state visit to the United States, which many hope will repair a weakening \u201cspecial relationship\u201d.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Charles and Camilla are due to travel to New York, where they will visit the 9\/11 memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.<\/p>\n

During their visit, they will also meet with first responders and families of those who were killed that day.<\/p>\n

As part of a visit to the New York Public Library\u2019s permanent treasures collection, the Queen will give a specially made toy of Winnie-the-Pooh character Roo to the library to complete a set of the beloved characters in one of the institution\u2019s collections.<\/p>\n

The library is home to the teddy bears which belonged to Christopher Robin, son of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A A Milne, believed to have inspired the stories first published in 1926. <\/p>\n

While Winnie, Tigger, Piglet, Kanga and Eeyore are all on display, the original baby kangaroo toy, Roo, was lost in an apple orchard in the 1930s.<\/p>\n

The Roo toy was made specifically for the visit by traditional British teddy bear makers Merrythought, who produced the original toys. <\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 07:00<\/p>\n

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Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 06:41<\/p>\n

<\/a>‘If it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French,’ King jokes<\/p>\n

King Charles brought a touch of wit to the White House state dinner, joking that Donald Trump might well have been \u201cspeaking French\u201d if it were not for Britain\u2019s role in history.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German,\u201d the King said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDare I say that, if it wasn\u2019t for us, you\u2019d be speaking French\u2026!”<\/p>\n

He quickly adds that “of course, we both love our French cousins greatly”.<\/p>\n

The remark, delivered with a smile, drew laughter from the room and offered a brief moment of humour to the otherwise serious visit amid strained ties between the US and UK. <\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 06:12<\/p>\n

<\/a>Charles gives president a bell from ‘HMS Trump’ submarine<\/p>\n

King Charles struck a lighter note with his choice of gift for the president, presenting Donald Trump with the bell from a former British Navy submarine that turns out to have been his namesake.<\/p>\n

As the King revealed the gift \u2013 a bell from HMS Trump, a WW II-era submarine launched in 1944 \u2013 the King said: \u201cMay it stand as a testament to our nation\u2019s shared history and shining future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd should you ever need to get hold of us,\u201d he added, \u201cjust give us a ring.\u201d <\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 05:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>King Charles touts US-Europe alliance amidst Trump’s repeated threats to leave NatoKing Charles touts US-Europe alliance amidst Trump’s repeated threats to leave Nato<\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 05:32<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch as President Donald Trump greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla at White House for state dinnerTrump said he was ‘very jealous’ of Charles’ earlier speech to Congress<\/p>\n

Katie Hawkinson29 April 2026 05:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>White House state dinner ends with ceremonial band send-off<\/p>\n

The state dinner hosted by president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for King Charles III and Queen Camilla is drawing to a close at the White House.<\/p>\n

A military band has taken centre stage, filling the room with a final flourish of music.<\/p>\n

The band played The Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera for guests still seated at the tables. <\/p>\n

Shweta Sharma29 April 2026 04:53<\/p>\n

<\/a>Trump says King agrees with him on Iran as British monarch stays silent<\/p>\n

At a glittering state dinner at the White House, Donald Trump brought an unexpected edge to the evening, by saying the British monarch agrees with him on Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions.<\/p>\n

Speaking to guests, Trump struck a confident tone about developments in the Middle East. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re doing a little Middle East work right now and we\u2019re doing very well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He went on to claim military success against the adversary, adding that the US would \u201cnever\u201d allow that opponent to obtain a nuclear weapon \u2013 and pointedly suggested that King Charles shared that view.<\/p>\n

\u201cCharles agrees with me even more than I do,\u201d Trump quipped, before reiterating that Iran would not be allowed to develop nuclear arms.<\/p>\n

In his \u200cown comments after Trump spoke, Charles did not speak about Iran or the Iran war. <\/p>\n

As a constitutional monarch, he does not speak on behalf of the British government, and his comments remained focused on broader themes rather than geopolitics.<\/p>\n

Instead, he offered a more measured reflection on global security, acknowledging tensions within Nato, stressing the importance of continued US support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, and warning against the risks of isolationism.<\/p>\n

Despite the diplomatic tightrope on display, there is a longstanding alignment between the UK and the US on one key point: both countries maintain that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

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