During a visit with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Donald Trump revealed his mother admired the British monarch, calling him “so sweet.”
Trump’s Mother’s Admiration for King Charles
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recounted that his mother would watch Queen Elizabeth’s ceremonies and remark, “Look at how beautiful it is, Donald.” He shared this memory during a speech on Tuesday, April 28th, in the presence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Trump also stated his mother “had a little crush” on King Charles, recalling her saying, “Look at young Charles, he’s so sweet.”
Who Was Donald Trump’s Mother?
Mary Anne Trump, née MacLeod, was born in Scotland. She emigrated to the United States in 1930 at the age of 18. Upon arriving in the U.S., she worked as a maid.
She later married businessman Frederick Trump and engaged in social and philanthropic activities. She passed away in 2000 at the age of 88.
Trump on U.S.-U.K. Friendship
“For centuries, since we gained our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British,” President Trump stated during his speech in Washington. He emphasized shared roots, language, values, and a common defense of civilization.
Report: Trump is a Distant Cousin of the British Royal Family
Trump shared an article from the Daily Mail on his Truth Social platform, indicating he is a distant cousin of the British Royal Family. He wrote, “Wow, that’s nice. I always wanted to live in Buckingham Palace!!! I will be discussing this with The King and Queen in a few minutes” prior to his meeting with Charles and Camilla.
King Charles to Address Congress
The British royal couple began a four-day visit to the U.S. on Monday, marking King Charles’s first visit to the United States as monarch, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
On Monday, President and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Charles and Camilla for tea and a tour of the presidential residence’s apiary. Last week, the First Lady unveiled a miniature White House replica. King Charles is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
