US EditionTrump jokes his mother had a crush on King Charles
Trump joked that his mother loved the royal family and said 21-gun salutes and military bands marked the ceremonial welcome for the king and queen.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House, joking during remarks that his late mother "had a crush" on the young monarch.
- Recounting his mother Mary Anne MacLeod's lifelong admiration for the British Royal Family, Trump recalled her saying "young Charles" was "so cute," a memory that drew laughter from the King during the ceremony.
- The remark quickly spread online, with social media users highlighting that King Charles is 2 years younger than Trump, while critics characterized the offhand anecdote as awkward given the monarch's stature.
- While intended as a tribute to the US-UK bond, the anecdote shifted media focus from policy aims to a viral narrative, complicating diplomatic optics during this politically charged royal trip to Washington.
- The King's visit marks the first British state visit since 2007, aiming to reinforce the US-UK "special relationship" amid events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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‘My mother had a crush on Charles’: Donald Trump’s revelation makes social media cringe; here’s why
Donald Trump shared a light-hearted story about his mother’s crush on King Charles, eliciting laughter from the King. The moment, while humorous, highlighted the complex diplomatic relations between the UK and the US amidst recent tensions.
Wanted in the welcome speech like dinner at the White House, the "King" Trump caused laughter by praising Charles III. The monarch also reacted with humor: "If it weren't for us, he would be speaking French."
Trump's clumsy anecdote leaves King uncomfortable
An awkward aside cut through a formal White House address as Donald Trump told King Charles III his mother once had a crush on him.Speaking alongside the King and Queen, Camilla, Trump recalled his late mother's love of the Royal Family – including her reaction to a young Charles on television."I remember her saying very clearly, 'Charles, look, young Charles, he is so cute,'" he said.Watch the video above.LIVE UPDATES: King Charles and Queen …
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