King Charles jokes about Trump’s ballroom project during state dinner

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29 Apr 2026 • 9:39 AM MYT
The Independent
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King Charles jokes about Trump’s ballroom project during state dinner

  • King Charles made several jokes during a state dinner with President Donald Trump.
  • He humorously referenced President Trump's White House East Wing ballroom project, comparing it to the British burning of the White House in 1814.
  • “On this occasion, I cannot help noticing the readjustments to the east wing, Mr. President, following your visit to Windsor Castle last year,” the King said.
  • Charles also quipped about President Trump's recent comment that European countries would be speaking German without the United States, suggesting Americans would be speaking French without the United Kingdom.
  • The King concluded his remarks with a joke about the Boston Tea Party, calling the dinner a significant improvement.

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