French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday responded in a light-hearted way after a playful exchange involving King Charles III and US President Donald Trump went viral online. During a recent state dinner at the Oval Office, King Charles had joked about shared history between the US, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Charles had referred to Trump’s earlier remark that Europe might have been speaking German today without America’s involvement in World War II. Adding to the humour, the King said that without British involvement, Americans might have been speaking French, which led to laughter in the room. The comment quickly gained attention online for its witty nature and historical reference.
Macron Reacts To King Charles’ Jab At Trump
“If it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French,” King Charles said, making the audience laugh as well. As the video went viral, Macron responded by reposting the remark on X and writing, “That would be chic!” His comment comes amid reports of growing differences between the two leaders, both publicly criticising each other over various remarks and policy positions. Their relationship has seen occasional exchanges of sharp comments.
What Does It Mean?
By saying “that would be chic,” Macron suggests that he was playfully agreeing with the idea in a joking way. The word “chic” in French means fashionable or class. Notably, Trump had earlier made similar comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, saying that without the US, Europe would be speaking German and possibly Japanese, referring to World War II.
Trump Criticised For Interrupting Queen Camilla
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump faced criticism on social media after a video showed him interrupting Queen Camilla during a formal greeting event at the White House. The footage, which went viral on social media, showed Queen Camilla greeting members of the US administration and shaking hands one by one. However, Trump suddenly stepped in front of her while she was in the middle of the line.
He then began greeting officials himself, taking over the interaction. Camilla, who was moving steadily down the receiving line on the South Lawn, appeared to pause as Trump moved ahead of her. As the video went viral, netizens reacted strongly on social media, criticising Trump’s action.
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