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Updated · Mother Jones · Apr 28Donald Trump tells King Charles III his mother had a crush on him at White House ceremony
8 articles · Updated · Mother Jones · Apr 28
- Trump made the remark during a formal arrival event for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn.
- The British monarch responded with laughter and a wave, while the British press quickly reported on the awkward exchange.
- The royal visit aims to ease tensions between the US and UK, especially after disagreements over Britain's stance on Trump's war on Iran.
Did King Charles's historic visit actually mend the strained U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship'? How is King Charles reshaping royal diplomacy, distinct from his late mother's long reign? Did Trump's jokes about his mother's 'crush' on Charles help or hinder the formal visit? Why were America's most powerful tech titans invited to the royal state dinner? Is the famed 'special relationship' now just a nostalgic myth for photo opportunities? What hidden messages were sent through the diplomatic gifts exchanged by the leaders?