Trump recalls his mother ‘had a crush’ on King Charles; ‘he’s so cute’

2 min read Apr 29, 2026 09:09 AM IST Britain's King Charles III toasts with President Donald Trump during a State Dinner with first lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla in the East Room of the White House State Dinner (AP) US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (Apr 29), jokingly recalled that his Scottish-born mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, had a “crush” on King Charles. He said that his mother “loved the royal family” and admired Queen Elizabeth II. “Any time the Queen was involved in the ceremony or anything, my mother would be glued to the television,” he said. POTUS said that she and was “glued to the television” whenever the Queen appeared on the screen. “And should say, ‘Look, Donald, how beautiful that is,'” Trump exclaimed. He then said, “I also remember her saying, very clearly, ‘Charles, look, young Charles. He’s so cute'”. “My mother, my mother, had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it? Amazing. How I wonder what she’s thinking right now,” the US president added. Story continues below this ad His remarks came during an official ceremony on the White House South Lawn, to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla, who are on a state visit to the US. Trump, during his speech, also spoke about his family’s Scottish roots, highlighting that his mother was born in Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides and moved to the United States when she was 19-years-old. The US president also hailed Elizabeth, who died in the year 2022, as a “very, very special woman who is very greatly missed on both sides of that mighty Atlantic.” Trump claims King Charles agrees Iran cannot have nuclear weapon Story continues below this ad Trump also took a brief political detour, touching on the US-Israeli war with Iran, a situation that emerged as a primary point of contention between Washington and London, stating that King Charles agreed that Tehran must not have a nuclear weapon. “We’re doing a little Middle East work right now,” Trump said, “and we’re doing very well.” “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we’re never going to let that opponent ever — Charles agrees with me even more than I do — we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon,” he added. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: donald trump