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King Charles Presents HMS Trump Bell to Trump

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

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Washington: On April 29, Britain’s King Charles III presented President Donald Trump with the original bell from the World War II British submarine HMS Trump during a White House state dinner in the East Room. The formal white-tie event — the first state dinner of its kind since 2007 — included the monarch’s remarks linking the gift to shared wartime history. Washington: During the dinner the King highlighted NATO’s post-1949 role and urged ongoing support for Ukraine as the conflict with Russia surpasses four years; Buckingham Palace called the bell a 'symbol of friendship.' President Trump, speaking at the event, described US–UK ties as 'a friendship unlike any other' and hosted the formal state dinner this week.

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Timeline of Events

August 1944: HMS Trump was launched and later served in the Pacific with Australia.
1949: NATO was founded as a collective defence alliance.
1976: Queen Elizabeth II presented a bicentennial Liberty Bell to the United States.
2007: The last comparable White House state dinner prior to the 2025 event.
April 29, 2025: King Charles presented HMS Trump's bell to President Trump at a White House state dinner and urged support for Ukraine.

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This event underscores the enduring US-UK alliance. It's a reminder of shared history and mutual support, especially in times of conflict. If you're interested in international relations or history, this is a significant moment.

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Who Benefited

Diplomatic relations and defence partnerships between the United States, United Kingdom and allied nations benefited through a symbolic reaffirmation of historical ties and shared security commitments.