King Charles Laughs Off Trump-Inspired Joke at Royal Gala

The British monarch found humor in a comedian’s satirical take during the Royal Variety Performance, while Queen Camilla missed the event due to illness.

• King Charles III attended the annual Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, a charity event supporting the performing arts in the UK.
• Comedian Matt Forde, impersonating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, joked about King Charles being 'named after a Spaniel,' drawing laughter from the monarch.
• The joke referenced the King Charles Spaniel breed, named after King Charles II, and played on Trump’s controversial rhetoric about migrants.
• Queen Camilla was absent from the event due to ongoing post-viral symptoms, with Buckingham Palace confirming her doctors advised rest.
• The evening featured performances by Elton John, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and others, with highlights including a preview of the musical 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

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