While hosting President Donald Trump in Britain, King Charles III made mention of Birmingham, Alabama.
Charles referenced the Alabama city during a welcome speech highlighting the similarities between the U.S. and the UK.
“Mr. President from York to New York from Birmingham, Alabama to Birmingham, England we are united by a common language and shared heritage,” Charles said.
Gov. Kay Ivey responded to video of the speech saying that, “Alabama is truly worthy for a king!”
“I was proud to see our president and first lady receive such a warm welcome during this historic second state visit.”
Trump‘s visit to the Windsor Castle is his second time being hosted by a British monarch after the late Queen Elizabeth II did so in 2019.
While the royal family graciously welcomed Trump, according