Out of town pool report #15 - King’s speech on Trump peace efforts, Ukraine

POTUS and King Charles entered at the head of the procession at 8.51 pm, followed by FLOTUS and Queen Camilla. Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos were also in the procession, along with Rubio, Bessent etc.

After the guests sat, Charles read his speech. Key lines on Ukraine, Trump’s peace efforts, and the UK-US bond below.

“As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, it is remarkable to think just how far we have come.

“I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today….Today, however, we celebrate a relationship between our two countries that surely neither Washington nor King George III could possibly have imagined. The ocean may still divide us, but in so many other ways we are now the closest of kin.”

Trump gave a smile when Charles said:

“Mr. President, you have spoken of your pride in your British roots. In fact, not only have you set foot on British soil twice in the last two months alone, but I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses.”

He also laughed at this: “Had the media succeeded in the 1970s in their own attempt at deepening the special relationship, I myself might have been married off within the Nixon family!”

Charles paid tribute to business growth and ‘shared discovery’ on nuclear science and the human genome.

On Ukraine “In two World Wars, we fought together to defeat the forces of tyranny. Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace.”

Praised Trump’s peace efforts: “Our countries are working together in support of crucial diplomatic efforts, not least of which, Mr. President, is your own personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world's most intractable conflicts, in order to secure peace.”

Final reference to UK-US ties: “Mr. President, Mrs. Trump - the bond between our two nations is indeed a remarkable one… In renewing our bond tonight, we do so with unshakeable trust in our friendship and in our shared commitment to independence and liberty.”

“Therefore, as we celebrate this unparalleled partnership, allow me to propose a toast - to President Trump and the First Lady, and to the health, prosperity and happiness of the people of the United States of America.”

Pls check against transcript

Danny Kemp

AFP White House correspondent

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