Macron makes cheeky response to King Charles’ ‘speaking French’ jibe at Trump
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- French President Emmanuel Macron humorously suggested it would be "chic" if the US were a French-speaking country, responding to King Charles' joke that without the UK, Americans would be speaking French.
- King Charles made the quip during a White House state dinner, teasing that if not for the UK, the US might be speaking French instead of English, referencing President Trump's earlier comment about Europe potentially speaking German without the US.
- The exchange occurs amid a tense backdrop of strained relations between Macron and Trump, with Trump frequently criticizing Macron and even making personal remarks about Macron's wife.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are concluding a historic US tour aimed at mending UK-US relations, including events in New York City and a final stop in Virginia to celebrate American independence and engage with indigenous communities.
- Following the US visit, King Charles will make his first trip as monarch to Bermuda, a British overseas territory.
