A WWII-era gift, historic speech and more highlights from King Charles' visit

King Charles gifted President Trump a British World War II relic with his name on it, delivered rousing remarks to Congress, and cracked quite a few historical jokes during his state visit to Washington, D.C., alongside Queen Camilla Here are some of the standout moments and photos from their visit: Charles gifts Trump WWII-era submarine bell The king presented Mr. Trump with an original bell that once hung aboard the HMS Trump, a British submarine used during World War II. The bell bore an inscription that read "Trump 1944." President Trump and Britain's King Charles III smile beside the original bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era submarine inscribed "Trump 1944," a gift from the king, during a state dinner at the White House on April 28, 2026. Henry Nicholls /AFP via The bell from the HMS Trump, gifted by King Charles III to President Trump. Aaron Chown/PA Images via In remarks at the dinner, Charles focused on the relationship between the U.K. and U.S. that has grown over the 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. He praised America's "audacious and visionary act of self-determination" when it broke from the British Empire and said he was there "to renew an indispensable alliance." "Our people have fought and fallen together in defense of the values we cherish," the king said. Charles also cracked a few historical jokes. In one, he referenced the ballroom Mr. …