"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."
"I am sorry to say that we British, of course, made our own attempt at real estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814."
"This dinner is a very considerable improvement on the Boston Tea Party."
King Charles III humorously addressed US President Donald Trump during a state dinner, referencing Trump's previous comments about European allies. He joked that without Britain, Americans would be speaking French, highlighting historical colonial rivalries. The king also made light of Trump's renovations to the White House, recalling the British burning it in 1814. Charles contrasted the dinner with the Boston Tea Party, emphasizing the warm relationship between the UK and the US despite existing tensions over international issues.
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