‘You'd be speaking French’: King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner
At a 2026 White House state dinner, King Charles III responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Europe by joking that without British influence, Americans would be speaking French. The comment came during a lighthearted exchange of toasts between the two leaders. King Charles's remark referenced Trump's past criticism of European allies for relying on U.S. defense. The event highlighted diplomatic humor amid longstanding transatlantic tensions.
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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."You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that, if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French," king Charles quipped.
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