A WWII-era gift, historic speech and more highlights from King Charles' visit
Summary
King Charles III visited Washington, D.C., and gave a speech to Congress, emphasizing the strong friendship between the U.K. and the U.S. During a state dinner at the White House, the king gifted President Donald Trump a bell from a British World War II submarine named HMS Trump.Key Facts
- King Charles III presented President Trump with a bell from the HMS Trump, a British submarine used in World War II.
- The bell has the inscription "Trump 1944."
- Charles spoke about the 250-year relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. since American independence.
- The king joked about past British changes to the White House, referencing an event in 1814.
- The state dinner guests included Supreme Court justices, tech leaders like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook, business leaders, and U.S. government officials.
- King Charles addressed Congress, becoming the first British monarch in more than 30 years to do so, and received a standing ovation.
- The king referenced President Trump’s previous comments about European defense spending with humor.
- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the visit and posed for photos with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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