King Charles has been given a new three-word nickname following his successful four-day trip to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn dubbed the monarch the “king of comedy” for his speech to US Congress during the state visit last week. The King tackled the diplomatically sensitive topic of the UK and US’s strained special relationship and stressed the importance of NATO and defending Ukraine in the historic address.
He also turned to humour in a bid to charm the American leader, joking that Americans would have been speaking French if it were not for the UK, quipping about Boston Tea Party and assuring politicians that he was “not here as part of some cunning rearguard action”. Mr Eborn told Sky News: “He showed that the pun is indeed mightier than the sword, and we had that wonderful Windsor wit coming through.”
“What I loved as well was the gift he gave Trump,” he added. “The wonderful Trump bell, which was taken from HMS Trump, the Royal Navy submarine, and he said: ‘Look, any time you need us, just give us a ring’.
“It was brilliant. It was Charles at his best, a very difficult time with the strained relationship, that special relationship, with Keir Starmer being humiliated.”
The high-stakes trip, which ended with President Donald Trump vowing to lift tariffs from Scottish whisky, followed growing tension between the White House and Number 10, with Mr Trump regularly lambasting the Prime Minister about his stance over the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Despite this, the US leader heaped praise on “fantastic” King Charles and the UK’s historical ties with the US throughout the trip, vindicating the Government’s deployment of the monarchy’s soft power in support of the country’s overseas interests.
Posting about the removal of tariffs on his Truth Social platform, the US President said the move was “in honour of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom”, adding that they “got me to do something that nobody else was able to do”.
In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the president’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.”
In a message posted to social media after departing the US last Thursday, the King and Queen said: “Farewell and thank you for the warmth of your welcome and the kind support you gave us throughout our first visit to the US as King and Queen, in this, your special anniversary year.
“We leave a piece of our heart behind and take a little of yours back home with us. Until the next time… God Bless America.”
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