King Charles had attendees at an official state dinner at the White House roaring with laughter with a series of jokes and good-natured jibes at his hosts. However, one cheeky jab which had the room in stitches appeared to sail right over President Trump's head.
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.
In a clip shared on social media, 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." The room erupts into uproarious laughter, while Mr Trump looks around at the audience with a polite but bemused smile.
Many people on social media suggested the President didn't understand the joke, a reference to the French and Indian War of the 18th century. Part of the Seven Years' War, the conflict saw British forces clash with French colonists over control of parts of North America and Canada, ending with the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
People on X, formerly Twitter, were in stitches over the joke and Mr Trump's reaction. One said: "The look of embarrassed bewilderment says that he has no idea what the King is referring to." Another wrote: "The best part is that Trump doesn't have the brain to understand what the King said."
Speaking the same evening, Mr Trump praised the King's speech to Congress as "great", and confessed it made him "very jealous". The King and Queen are set to travel to New York on the third day of the state visit for engagements including paying respects at the 9/11 memorial.
