A third added: “When King Charles was born, Trump’s mother was 36 years old.”

Charles Responds with His Own Humor

The King also had his own moment of humor during the visit, referencing history while making a toast.

“This said, our French friends can feel equally at home with a glance at a map. Indeed, you recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German.”

He then paused before adding: “Dare I say that if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French,” playfully nodding to Britain’s historical influence.

While Trump’s anecdote may have been intended as a light joke, it quickly became a talking point online — not just because of the comment itself, but also due to Charles’ reaction and the historical detail some viewers couldn’t ignore.