His Majesty King Charles III

I followed with great interest and fascination the lessons in elegence, decorum, and the subtle, intelligent reclamation of rights demonstrated by King Charles III during his visit to the United States last week. The visit marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. During his speech before the U.S. Congress, he appeared to be responding to previous statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The King was exceptionally diplomatic and clever, delivering significant and calm messages with a light touch of humor. His jokes appeared spontaneous, but in reality, they were "nuclear warheads." When he laughed while speaking about the "Special Relationship" between Britain and America, he wasn't merely repeating an old slogan. This term, coined by Churchill, represents a historic alliance; the King intelligently wanted to reaffirm that London remains a strong partner and a peer to Washington, not a subordinate.

In his address to Congress, he uttered a simple sentence: "Today we speak English… and sometimes French."

The sentence seemed ordinary, and some laughed, but it was a historical projection—a reminder that relations between nations change and that alliances are not static. It was also a clever, indirect rebuttal to a previous comment by Donald Trump, who once said: "If it weren't for America… you’d be speaking German right now," referring to the U.S. role in WWII and the defeat of Adolf Hitler. The King did not respond directly, but his remark confirmed that the language we speak today is not the credit of one party alone.

His Majesty does not interfere in politics directly, but he is a master of the art of using the hints. He knows exactly how to place the right word at the right moment to leave an impact on his audience without provoking conflict. This is the essence of long-standing British diplomacy: delivering a message with total calm and rationality.

What struck me most was the King’s personality behind the scenes. I remember meeting him at a conference in Rwanda; he behaved with remarkable simplicity and listened to everyone with great interest. He stood with us and spoke to us; he was highly cultured, he studied the Egyptian history, and its antiquities. He loves details and showed genuine knowledge and great appreciation for Egypt's heritage. This blend of culture and humility is what gives his speeches a distinct flavor.

At the dinner, the King gave Trump with a bell from a British WWII submarine, bearing the ship's name and the year 1944. Coincidentally, the submarine was named Trump. He said, "If you ever need any help, just knock the bell twice."

His words were not merely jests; every joke or piece of irony was perfectly timed and carried deep meaning. In the world of politics, this is a masterclass.

My appreciation to King Charles III, who dazzled us and the world with his culture, humility, and strength, providing a lesson to all in the art of intelligent discourse.