Washington, DC – Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has made a surprising personal revelation, saying that his late mother had a longtime “crush” on Britain’s King Charles III.
Speaking at a White House event hosted in honor of the King, Trump shared childhood memories of his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, who was born in Scotland. He recalled that she would often watch the then-Prince Charles on television and praise him.
“My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it?” Trump said, laughing. According to the former president, his mother frequently described Charles as a “very lovely and charming personality.”
Trump added that his mother also greatly admired Queen Elizabeth II, often commenting on her beauty and dignity whenever she appeared on TV.
The remarks, delivered in a lighthearted and informal tone, have since gone viral on social media, drawing a mix of amusement and curiosity from users worldwide.
The White House event was part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and the United Kingdom. Trump’s comments come amid broader discussions about the strength of US-UK ties, which he has previously described as a “great friendship.”
Neither Buckingham Palace nor King Charles III has issued any response to Trump’s disclosure.
The former president’s unexpected personal anecdote has added a rare moment of levity to the typically formal arena of transatlantic diplomacy.
