King Charles III delivered a pointed warning about European security during a joint dinner with US President Donald Trump, calling on allies to maintain unified support for Ukraine against what he termed renewed tyranny on the continent.

“Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace,” the British monarch said during Trump’s state visit to the UK.

Trump was observed nodding in response to the king’s remarks but offered no public comment afterward.

The dinner exchange highlighted diplomatic efforts to maintain US commitment to Ukraine. Politico reported that Ukraine’s allies are mobilizing all available resources—including enlisting the King of England—to keep Trump aligned with their position.

Charles drew historical parallels in his address, noting that Britain and the United States had “fought together to defeat the forces of tyranny in two world wars.” He also expressed optimism about expanding economic cooperation beyond the trade agreement signed earlier this year between the two nations.

The royal intervention comes as Trump pursues efforts to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, despite Moscow’s continued rejection of ceasefire proposals and ongoing attacks on Ukrainian territory. Russian officials recently announced that peace talks with Kyiv are on “pause.”

Trump has maintained his position that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “is going to have to make a deal” with Russia, reiterating this stance before his UK visit. The US president has not imposed additional sanctions on Russia during his current term.

Zelenskyy conducted his own diplomatic outreach to Britain on 23 June, meeting with King Charles III alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and parliamentary speakers Lindsay Hoyle and Lord John McFall. The Ukrainian leader has met with the British monarch multiple times, including after tensions with Trump earlier this year.

Following his royal engagements, Trump is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Starmer, who is also participating in peace mediation efforts. The royal family has maintained consistent support for Ukraine throughout the war, which experts characterize as an exercise in soft power diplomacy.

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