Donald Trump made a lighthearted remark about his mother while hosting King Charles III and Queen Camilla this week — but the joke quickly sparked debate online.
The King and Queen arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday (27 April) for their state visit before traveling to New York on Wednesday (29 April). During their time in the U.S., they attended a state dinner, watched an aircraft flyover, and saw Charles deliver a speech to Congress.
The Story About Trump’s Mother
While speaking at the White House, Trump shared a personal anecdote about his mother, Mary Ann MacLeod, who was born in Scotland and moved to New York in 1930. He claimed she had a fondness for the royal family — and even a soft spot for Charles.
“My mother, I just see it so clearly… I told the King that she loved the royal family and she loved the Queen, and any time the Queen was involved in the ceremony or anything, my mother would be glued to the television, and she’d say ‘look, Donald, look how beautiful that is,’” Trump said.
“She really did love the family but I also remember her saying very clearly, ‘Charles, look young Charles, he’s so cute’.”
He then added: “My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it, amazing how… I wonder what she’s thinking right now?”
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “My mother had a CRUSH on Charles! Can you believe it?!”
“She really did love the family, but I also remember her saying very clearly, ‘Charles, look young Charles, he’s so cute!’”
“I wonder what she’s thinking right now…” pic.twitter.com/ffEguFYik6
