The speeches at the reception (and the allusions to the topics touched on in the closed-door meeting between Carlo and Trump which then force London to specify). British humor and politics, to strengthen “an incredible and very special friendship”
“Two kings,” as he posted Donald Trump pleased after the success oftriumphal welcome of the Windsors at the White House yesterday. And two queens shone in the American night among the golden stuccos of the reorganization of the East wing of the presidential residence where the reception for kings has just taken place Charles III and the Queen Camilla.
Gold, stucco and magnificent and regal decoration which moved the king in his speech before the toast to joke (as in every good British speech): “I see President that you have been inspired by Windsor after your visit.” Soon, after a reference from the King to «your courage and cold blood and to the security forces for their skilful reaction on Saturday evening in preventing further damage” referring to the attack on the correspondents’ dinner, the words got to the point.
President Trump said: «Carlo agrees even more with my point of view that we cannot allow opponents to have a nuclear weapon»making us imagine that shortly before in the conversation in the Oval Office behind closed doors Iran was also discussed.
Statement that then pushed Buckingham Palace to clarify that the King “he only expressed the government’s position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation.”
On the table white flowers that stand out with the pink chosen by the First Lady and the Queen for their dress. A soft, soothing colouranother message of détente in times of conflict. And after the heavy friction between London and Washington.
Without a tiara the queen who instead chooses an important amethyst necklace handed down in the Windsor house. Tail jacket for men and for King Charles the sash, the sash of the Orders. A very rare White Tie Banquet at the White Housethe last one was for Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
Trump reiterates with satisfaction that the historical «special relationship», is now one «very special and incredible friendship». A “very special” and “incredible” relationship.
So King Charles remembers the role of NATO and gives Trump a bell from HMS Trump, a World War II submarine. And he adds a touch of British humor: “If our help were ever needed, all it takes is a ring of the bell.” Subtle reference to that lunge by the president who had rebuked his allies.
In short, “a very special, incredible friendship”, as Trump defines it, that is coming sanctioned and strengthened from the banquet at the White House. A day with the King, revealed as diplomat in chief of world diplomacy with his Royal power capable of seducing even Trump. With the help of sympathy for Elizabeth II.
On plates with a wide golden edge and the White House glittering with the precious metal in the center, consommés of spring herbs and sole to the miller. A touch of Italian cuisinebeloved by the King: «parmesan and ricotta».
And for dessert a “chocolate and honey beehive”. There honey diplomacy – from the visit that kicked off the State Visit to Melania’s gifts for the Queen of Tiffany silver spoons and White House honey) all help to sweeten transatlantic relations.
In the afternoon King Charles said at the Congress that despite our “differences” and “disagreements”, “the US-UK alliance is not just strategic, it is built on 250 years of shared principles”. Quoting Dickens and his “five times great grandfather King George III” against whom the American colonists fought for independence. And he had defined the history of the two countries as a “story of reconciliation, renewal and remarkable partnership”. Because, he says, “The challenges we face are too big for any one nation to solve”.
