Donald Trump Reveals His Mother Had a 'Crush' on King Charles During Speech on the South Lawn
President Donald Trump has an affinity for the royal family, and he revealed that his mother, Mary Trump, did, too.
The president divulged his mother had a "crush" on a young King Charles, previously the Prince of Wales, during a speech given on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28.
"My mother, I just see it so clearly, she loved, I told the King that she loved the royal family and she loved the Queen," the president began, going off script from his speech to share the anecdote about his Scottish-born mother, who died in 2000 at the age of 88.
The president recalled his upbringing in New York City, remembering how his mother had loved the traditions of the British royal family, specifically those of Queen Elizabeth II.
"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,'" he continued before remembering his mother had eyes for Charles.
"She really did love the family, but I also remember her saying very clearly, 'Charles, look, young Charles, he's so cute,'" he said, getting a chuckle from the crowd. "My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it? Amazing, how I wonder what she's thinking right now."
King Charles and Queen Camilla embarked on a four-day state visit to the US starting on April 27. The diplomatic move was intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's independence, but it also occurred at a time of heightened tension between the two countries. President Trump has been publicly critical of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the U.K. and the US have differed on several issues, including the Russian-Ukrainian war, the conflict in Iran, and more.
Charles spoke about the "indispensable partnership" between his country and the US during an address to Congress on April 28.
"The challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone. But in this unpredictable environment, our alliance cannot rest on past achievements, or assume that foundational principles simply endure," the monarch said, per AP. "We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last eighty years. Instead, we must build on it."
Charles pointed to the "common ideals" of the countries, including "liberty and equality."
"The rule of law: the certainty of stable and accessible rules, an independent judiciary resolving disputes and delivering impartial justice. These features created the conditions for centuries of unmatched economic growth in our two countries," Charles said. "This is why our governments are concluding new economic and technology agreements – to write the next chapter of our joint prosperity and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world."
Charles urged that the countries' "alliance will continue," adding, "To defend our shared values, with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth, and across the world, and that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking."
"The story of the United Kingdom and the United States is, at its heart, a story of reconciliation, renewal, and remarkable partnership," he said. "From the bitter divisions of 250 years ago, we forged a friendship that has grown into one of the most consequential alliances in human history."
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM.