Donald Trump expressed admiration for the King’s address to Congress, admitting feeling envious of the positive reception. King Charles delivered a 28-minute speech at the Joint meeting of Congress in Washington, emphasizing the strong bond between Britain and the United States.

During a warm welcome back at the White House, Trump and First Lady Melania greeted the royal couple, praising the King’s speech and jokingly expressing jealousy. The State Dinner, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, featured the King highlighting the historical courage and spirit shared between the two nations.

Referencing past meetings between American Presidents and British monarchs, King Charles reiterated the importance of the enduring alliance between the two countries. He acknowledged the recent security incident and commended the swift actions taken, symbolizing the friendship by gifting a historic bell from HMS Trump, a WWII Royal Navy submarine.

In a nod to history, the King presented the bell as a token of shared heritage and a promising future, humorously suggesting to call if needed. The evening concluded with a toast from the King, thanking the President for a memorable dinner and humorously noting the improvement over the Boston Tea Party.