"Charles turned to Donald Trump and said: 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!"
"Charles may have succeeded in temporarily easing US-UK frictions. But his bigger achievement was to remind Americans, ever so gently, of who they are, where they come from, and how very much better they could and should be doing."
"He articulated a belief in the US that Americans are in danger of losing. He spoke of unity as an essential condition of success."
King Charles made a pointed joke about historical Anglo-French relations during a state banquet, highlighting the importance of history to Americans. He addressed Congress with a calm perspective, subtly critiquing the current political climate under Trump. His remarks aimed to ease US-UK tensions while encouraging Americans to reflect on their identity and potential. Charles emphasized unity as crucial for success, offering a mature lens to view the challenges of the Trump era and urging Americans to rise above current difficulties.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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