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'We are as a country doing unbelievably well... We owe so much of that to you, and the footing you gave us when we started.'
US President Donald Trump discusses the relationship between America and Britain saying the word 'special' does not do it justice.
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welcome you to Windsor Castle on this
your second state visit to the United This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our anchored by the deep friendship between our people. This relationship, which uh with good reason we and our predecessors have long called special, has made us safer and stronger. Through our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded and created together, fueling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of Uh we have celebrated together, mourned together, and stood together in the best Mr. President, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of it is remarkable to think just how far I cannot help but wonder what our would make of this friendship today. The rebel commander and pioneering first President George Washington famously vowed never to set foot on And my five times great grandfather King George III for his part did not spare his words when he spoke of the 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 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 um British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses. Now, for my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since Throughout my life, from the very first uh visit to the United States in 1970 and over 20 visits since that time, I have cherished the close ties between the British and American people. 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 Mr. President, from York to New York, from Birmingham, England to Birmingham, Alabama, we are united by a common language and shared heritage. The many thousands of people uh from each of our countries who have made the other their home have enriched our A fact that gives me the greatest pride. Our cultural connections too continue to flourish with our actors, musicians, writers, and television presenters prospering in the hearts uh of Today, our alliance spans every field of endeavor and shows vast potential for The United Kingdom was your partner in the first trade deal of your Mr. President, bringing jobs and growth And no doubt we can go even further as we build this new era of our Our two nations have an exceptional legacy of shared discovery. Uh together we laid the foundations of uh mapped the human genome and built the internet upon which all contemporary commerce communication and defense is Together, our scientists and engineers are shaping the world of tomorrow, not least with new partnership agreements on technology and the prosperity that Our countries have the the closest defense, security, and intelligence 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. And our Orca submarine partnership with Australia sets the benchmark for innovative and vital collaboration. The successes of the British Red Coats and of George Washington's Continental Army today stand shouldertosh shoulder, brothers and sisters in arms, protecting the freedoms we both cherish. Our countries are working together in support of crucial diplomatic efforts, not least of which, Mr. President, is your own uh personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world's most intractable conflicts in order to In striving for a better world, we also have a precious opportunity to safeguard the wonders and beauty of nature for the generations who follow us. We share the ambition and determination to preserve our majestic lands and Above all, to ensure that we have clean water, clean air, and clean food. Our legacy for the next 250 years and beyond is to ensure that our children, grandchildren, and those who come after can experience the awe and magnificence of the national of the natural treasures found in the countryside, on the coasts, in the seas, and in the national parks established by your predecessors and Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, um the bond between our two nations is indeed a remarkable one. Forged in the fire of conflict, it has been fortified through our shared endeavors and burnished by the deep affection between our people. tested time and again, it has borne the weight of our common purpose and raised our ambition for a better world. So, in renewing our bond tonight, we do so with unshakable 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. Thank Hello, I'm Bev Turner. Now, it can feel like the money in our bank accounts at the moment does not keep up with the cost of living. And maybe there's a solution. I'm here today with the CEO of Tally Money, uh, Cameron Perry. Cameron, Well, Bev, with Tally Money, you get a current account and a debit card, but instead of pounds, you use milligs of gold as your everyday money. Gold traditionally is a great store of value. It has on average gone up at over 11% peranom for the last 25 years against the pound. It's tripled in value in the last decade and in the last two years alone it's increased by 50% against the pound banks savings products just can't compete with that level of But this isn't just about gold. This is a a currency that you guys have created at Tally Money. Explain it to me as though I'm an idiot. So look, people need to be able to hold their earnings and build their savings in a money that retains its value and remains in their legal control and remains theirs to access away from government control. Great. You had me not exposed to You should feel safe and happy with your money. You should have peace of mind the more money you see in your bank balance and that's the type of thing we're trying to deliver and give people choice in the type of money they get to use Brilliant. Thank you so much, Cameron. Your Majesty Melania and I are deeply grateful to you and Queen Camila for your extraordinary graciousness. And to William and Kate, thank you so much. It's been so great being with you today. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. It's a singular privilege to be the first American president welcomed here and the uh if you think about it a it's a lot of presidents and this was the second state visit and uh that's the first and uh maybe that's going to be the last time. but this is truly one of the highest honors of my life. such respect for you and such respect for your country. For many decades, his majesty the king has epitomized the fortitude, nobility, and the spirit of the British monarchy and the British people. He's dedicated himself to preserving the glory and unique character of this kingdom, restoring life to the rivers and streams, supporting the works of its artists and composers, planting trees and gardens in its countryside. and I just visit visited one of the most beautiful I've ever seen that you just completed and protecting the architectural integrity of cities, villages, and towns. He has uplifted the poor, cared for rural farmers, and tended to wounded veterans like nobody else. I'll tell you that I just stood in line and shook about 150 hands. And the king knew every single person and every single company. And some of them had bad names like XYZ-Q3. And he knew every one of them. Or at least I think he did because nobody was complaining. I was very impressed with But I just want to say that his majesty has also raised a remarkable son and his royal highness, Prince of Wales. uh really uh amazing we've gotten to know you and I think you're going to success in future. Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see her royal highness, Princess Katherine, so radiant and so healthy, so beautiful. It's really great honor. Thank you. Many years ago, his majesty opened his archives to a biographer. Among the documents was a letter from 1993 in which he described the patriotism and guided his many projects. He wrote that he was quote entirely motivated by a desperate desire to put the great back into Great Britain in the finest tradition of British sovereigns. He has given his whole heart, everything he's got to those parts of Britain that are beyond the realm of mere legislation. It's not easy, but which define its essence and its virtue, its harmony and It's uh an amazing calling and there's nobody that's answered that calling like you have. A fifth of all of humanity speaks, writes, thinks, and prays in the language born on these aisles and perfected in the pages of Shakespeare and Dickens and Tolen and Lewis Orwell and Kipling. unbelievable people like we have rarely seen before, probably won't see again. The lionhearted people of this kingdom defeated Napoleon, unleashed the industrial revolution, destroyed slavery, and defended civilization in the darkest days of fascism and The British gave the world the Magna Carter, the modern parliament and Francis Bacon scientific method. They gave us the works of Lock Hobbs, Smith and Burke, Newton and Blackstone. The legal, intellectual, cultural, and political traditions of this kingdom have been among the highest achievements of mankind's really never been anything like it. The British Empire laid the foundations of law, liberty, free speech, and individual rights virtually everywhere the Union Jack has ever flown, including a place called America. You know that place very well, don't you? His majesty spoke eloquently about the bond which inspired Sir Winston Churchill and the bust is in the Oval Office right now. The beautiful bust of Winston Churchill to coin the phrase special relationship but seen from American eyes the word special does not We're joined by history and fate, by love and language, and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry, and destiny. We're like two notes in one chord or two verses of the same poem, each beautiful on its own, but really meant to be played together. The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It's irreplaceable and unbreakable. And we are as a country, as you know, doing unbelievably well. We had a very sick country one year ago, and today, I believe, we're the hottest country anywhere in the world. In fact, nobody's even questioning it. But we owe so much of that to you and the footing that you gave us when we started. Together, we've done more good for humanity than any two countries in all of history. Together, we must defend the exceptional heritage that makes us who we are. And we must continue to stand for the values and the people of the Englishspeaking world. And we do indeed stand for that. On behalf of all Americans, I offer a toast to one of the great friendships, to two great countries and to his majesty, King Charles III, a very, very special man and also a very, very special queen. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. It's great honor to be with you.
