29.04.2026 10:49
During the historic ceremony held at the White House for King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom visiting the United States, President Donald Trump's sincere and humorous “mom” confession to Charles stole the show. Expressing his late Scottish mother's admiration and love for King Charles with the words, “My mother was officially in love with you,” Trump, with this personal anecdote outside diplomatic protocols, made both the King and the guests burst into laughter.
During his official visit to Washington as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House. The most striking moment of the ceremony was President Trump's heartfelt dialogue referencing his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, who was of Scottish descent.
"YOUNG CHARLES WAS SO CUTE!"
Emphasizing his mother's devotion to British heritage from the podium, President Trump turned to King Charles, seated behind him, and said:
"My mother was born in Scotland and was absolutely in love with the Royal Family. She would lock onto the television and tell me, 'Donald, look how cute young Charles is.' My mother was truly enamored with you! Can you believe that? I wonder what she’s thinking as she watches us right now."
THE CEREMONY GROUND ECHOED WITH LAUGHTER
King Charles smiled at President Trump's joke, which recalled the Scottish identity of his mother, who passed away in 2000, while the First Lady, sitting behind Trump in all her elegance, could not help but laugh. Following Trump's words, the ceremony ground echoed with laughter.
As the son of a mother who grew up on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, Trump's words were recorded as a symbolic moment highlighting the historical and familial ties between the United States and the United Kingdom during the 250th anniversary events.