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Good morning, I'm Kate Baldwin.

It is Wednesday, April 29th. Here are the five things you need to know to start your day.

Number one, the king's message. It was a party fit for a king, which is appropriate since the event was to do exactly that.

President Trump hosting a state dinner for King Charles and Queen Camilla. The dress code was white tie.

The mood celebratory.

The end result, a masterclass of sorts by the royal in the delicate diplomacy in an uncertain world and in the world of Trump.

As the New York Times headlined it, at state dinner, King Charles charms the court of Trump,

especially when it came to his gift for his host.

The king gifted the president a bell from a former British submarine, one that evidently

had been called HMS Trump and played a role in the Pacific during World War II.

The king calling it a symbol of military cooperation

with perfectly timed British humor.

Tonight, Mr. President, I am delighted to present to you as a personal gift.

The original bell which hung on the conning tower of your valiant namesake

may it stand

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