“Without us, you would speak French”: Charles III responds to Trump during the state dinner

During a state dinner at the White House, King Charles III responded to Donald Trump by echoing one of his statements about the impact of American military intervention during World War II. Charles III stated: “Would I dare say that without us, you would speak French?”, referencing the Seven Years' War. This dinner marked the first state visit of the royal couple to the United States since Charles III ascended to the throne in September 2022. Tensions remain between Washington and London regarding the Iranian issue.