The King and Queen are currently in the USA on an official state visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. An official state dinner was held at the White House yesterday evening, where both the King and President Trump raised toasts, just hours after Charles delivered a historic speech to Congress. At one point the King says: "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." Followed by uproarious laughter. Speaking the same evening, Mr Trump praised the King's speech to Congress as "great", and confessed it made him "very jealous”. Charles was given a dozen standing ovations from across the political divide, as he gave a masterclass in diplomacy, referencing the special relationship between Britain and the United States.
