US President Donald Trump has made lukewarm comments about Britain’s royal family, joking that his late mother was once an “admirer” of King Charles III.This comment came during an official ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Trump referred to his mother, Mary Ann MacLeod Trump, and her admiration for the royal family.He said his mother “loved the royal family and loved the Queen” and followed royal events on television closely.He said: “Anytime the Queen was participating in a party or anything else, my mother would be glued in front of the TV.”“And he should say, ‘Look, Donald, look how beautiful this is,'” he added.Then Trump said: “But I also remember her saying very clearly: Charles, look, young Charles.
He’s very nice,” he said, before joking: “My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it? I wonder what you’re thinking now. “
He also spoke about his family’s Scottish roots, noting that his mother was born in Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides and moved to the United States at the age of 19. Trump described the region as “a very dangerous Scotland.”The president spoke briefly about his parents’ long marriage, saying that his mother and father, Fred Trump, have been married for 63 years.
He joked with First Lady Melania Trump that they would never match that record.The comment drew attention to its personal tone and its reference to the British monarch. Trump has spoken in the past about his mother’s relationship with Scotland and her interest in royal affairs.There was no official response from Buckingham Palace regarding this statement. The royal family does not usually respond to off-the-record comments made by political figures.Trump’s relationship with the British royal family has been closely followed over the years. He made official visits to the UK and met members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II and then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III.King Charles III became king upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, and continues to focus on official duties and public engagements. As part of the visit, he is expected to participate in a gift exchange, sign a guest book, hold a bilateral meeting with Trump, and then address a joint meeting of Congress. Meanwhile, the First Lady and Queen Camilla are scheduled to meet with students to learn about the history of the United States and the United Kingdom.