King Charles III stresses NATO’s vital role in defending global freedom during White House toast Stressing the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance, Britain’s King Charles III underscored the enduring importance of the U.S.-U.K. relationship, tracing its shared heritage back to the battlefields of World War II.Speaking at a White House state dinner, the King highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other during their “darkest days,” a cooperation that eventually paved the way for the establishment of NATO in 1949.Recalling the pivotal role played by Washington in the previous century, the King noted, “During World War II, at a most critical time in the darkest days of the 20th century, American leadership helped rebuild a shattered continent, playing a decisive role as a defender of freedom in Europe.”– ANI Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation West Bengal Election 2026 Phase 2 Voting LIVE: Polling begins for 142 seats; over 3.2 crore voters to decide fate of 1,448 candidates Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon