President Donald Trump disclosed that his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, harbored a crush on the future King Charles during a formal welcome ceremony for the British monarch. The revelation came on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House, as Trump addressed gathered guests and media.
Trump, who has Scottish ancestry, explained that his mother was born in the village of Tong on the Isle of Lewis in 1912, during the reign of King Charles's great-grandfather, King George V. He recalled her deep admiration for the British royal family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II and a young Prince Charles.
"My mother, I can see it so clearly, I told the King this, she loved the royal family," Trump said. "And she loved the Queen. Anytime the Queen was involved with a ceremony or anything, my mother would be glued to the television."
He added, turning to King Charles, who laughed at the comment: "I also remember her saying, very clearly, 'Charles, look, young Charles. He's so cute.' My mother had a crush on Charles, can you believe it? I wonder what she's thinking right now."
This is not the first time an American president has shared a familial connection to King Charles. The monarch previously noted that during a 1970 state visit, President Richard Nixon attempted to arrange a match between the future king and his daughter, Tricia. King Charles humorously remarked at the banquet: "In fact, had the media succeeded in the 1970s in their own attempt at deepening the special relationship, I myself might have been married off within the Nixon family!"
The ceremony also highlighted the strong ties between the United States and the United Kingdom, with King Charles expressing his affinity for America and the admiration he has received in return.
In related news, the State Department recently unveiled a limited edition passport featuring President Trump's image and signature to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The design has sparked mixed public reactions, reflecting diverse opinions on the president's legacy.
Additionally, a separate incident involved a gunman attacking a high-profile dinner attended by President Trump and senior officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was a hotel guest at the Washington Hilton. Trump discussed assassination attempts targeting influential individuals during a subsequent press conference.
