What Was HMS Trump? Bell From WWII Submarine Gifted To President
King Charles III gifted President Donald Trump the conning tower bell from the WWII submarine HMS Trump during a state dinner. The bell symbolizes the strong ties between Britain and the United States. The king emphasized the historical significance of the submarine and its role in the Pacific during the war.
- ▪The bell was presented as a personal gift during a state visit to the U.S.
- ▪HMS Trump was a T-class submarine launched in 1944 and served in the Pacific.
- ▪The submarine was involved in multiple attacks on Japanese vessels during its service.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:33:31 -0400 |
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By Aliss HighamUS News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.King Charles III presented President Donald Trump with the original conning tower bell from the World War II submarine HMS Trump during a state dinner in Washington on Tuesday evening, calling it a "personal gift" and a symbol of the close ties between Britain and the United States.The monarch, who is on a state visit to the U.S.
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