King Charles praised the "special relationship" between the UK and the US during his royal banquet toast, held for the occasion of US President Donald Trump's state visit.

The king marveled at the shared history of the two nations and their strong relationship which 250 years ago, at the time of America’s founding, would have been unimaginable to George Washington and King George.

“We celebrate a relationship between two countries that surely neither old George could possibly have imagined,” he said.

The king touched on Trump’s British roots, his recent visits to the U.K. and in a nod to the president’s favorite sport, said, “I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses.”

Alluding to ongoing peace efforts in Ukraine and other crises in the world such as Gaza, the King said "our countries are working together in support of crucial diplomatic efforts," and highlighted Trump's "own, personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world's most intractable conflicts in order to secure peace."

Trump is in the UK for a second state visit, marking the first time any world leader has been received more than once.