Trump jokes about ‘cute’ Charles in state visit welcome for royals

Donald Trump revealed that his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, had a crush on a young King Charles.

‘She loved the royal family and she loved the queen. And any time the queen was involved in a ceremony or anything, my mother would be glued to the television and she would 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 is so cute.

‘My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it? Amazing how I wonder what she is thinking right now.’

The president honored King Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth, during his South Lawn speech.

‘Her late majesty, Queen Elizabeth, an incredible woman, who I had the privilege of getting to know, Queen Elizabeth the II, a very special woman who is very greatly missed on both sides of that mighty Atlantic,’ he said.

Donald Trump discussed his parents’ 63-year marriage, then turned to Melania and said, ‘That’s not a record we’re going to be able to match, darling.’

He added, ‘I’m sorry, just not going to work out that way.’

First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla wore matching cream outfits with hats on day two of the royal state visit.

The president acknowledged the irony of hosting the British royals to celebrate America’s independence.

‘Here in the shadows of monuments to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, honoring the British king might seem an ironic beginning to our celebration of 250 years of American Independence, but in fact, no tribute to be more appropriate,’ he said.

‘Long before Americans had a nation or a constitution, we first had a culture, a character and a creed. Before we ever proclaimed our independence, Americans carried within us the rarest of gifts, moral courage and it came from a small but mighty kingdom from across the sea.

‘The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776 were the heirs to this majestic inheritance; their veins rang with English faith in standing firm for what was right, good and true.’

As they took their seats to the left of the podium White House chief of staff and Foreign Secretary were engaged in animated conversation.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth pointed to the giant flagpole recently installed by President Trump, smiled at Marco Rubio, and then raised a clenched fist.

To the right of the podium two cranes that are being used to build President Trump’s new ballroom swung slowly overhead.

Donald Trump joked that King Charles will make members of Congress envious of his accent during his speech today.

‘You are going over to Congress and you are going to make a speech that will make everybody very envious of that beautiful accent of yours,’ Trump said.

‘Very elegant. He is a very elegant man.’

Donald Trump greeted the monarchs joking about the rainy weather in Washington, DC.

‘What a beautiful British day this is. And it really is. Your majesties, members of the British delegation, friends, service members and distinguished guests. Welcome to the beautiful White House,’ he said.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the White House for day two of their state visit.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pulled out all the pomp and circumstance for the royal couple.

The US military band played as the monarchs were greeted by members of Trump’s cabinet.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at the South Lawn to greet the King and Queen.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are giving King Charles and Queen Camilla a grand welcome for their second day at the White House.

The royals will have a traditional military arrival ceremony by the US Army Herald Trumpets, a ‘tradition that dates back to the 18th century,’ the first lady’s office said.

The American and British national anthems will be played by the US Marine Band, followed by the Presidential Salute Battery rendering a 21-gun cannon salute.

‘Following an Inspection of the Troops and a Troop in Review, facilitated by the US Army Fife and Drum Corps, the President will deliver remarks from the South Lawn,’ the first lady’s office said in a press release.

Tim Cook, who recently announced he is stepping down as Apple’s chief executive in September, was spotted at the White House lawn for the British royals’ arrival.