Donald Trump received a gift bearing his name on it from King Charles during the royal visit to the United States.
On Tuesday night (April 28), the 79-year-old president and first lady Melania Trump hosted the king and Queen Camilla for a state dinner at the White House.
Both Trump and Charles spoke to the assembled group during the dinner. While onstage, the king presented the former with a special gift that has historical significance.
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The king’s gift for Trump was the bell from the HMS Trump. Per The New York Times, there is not a clear connection between the HMS Trump, a British submarine that was used during World War II.
The bronze bell has the name “Trump” and the year “1944″ engraved on it. The outlet noted that the year signifies when the sub was first launched.
“I am delighted to present to you as a personal gift, the original bell which hung on the conning tower of your valiant namesake,” Charles told Trump, per the Daily Beast. “May it stand as a testament to our nation’s shared history and shining future. Should you ever need to get hold of us, just give us a ring.”
The outlet noted that the president appeared to be thrilled by the gift and later told the king that it was “beautiful.”
Earlier in the king’s visit, a lip reader revealed what he and Trump were reportedly saying during a conversation that covered everything from Russia to the proposed White House ballroom.