Donald Trump has reportedly made an off-camera remark that sheds light on his true feelings about the monarchy — and suggests he may be eyeing up more than the White House. In pomp-filled scenes yesterday, the US President and First Lady Melania welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House for a glittering state dinner.
It honoured the US and UK’s “Special Relationship” and coincided with the American 250-year independence celebrations due to take place on July 4. Charles’s diplomatic prowess was on full display as the two heads of state shared warm words with each other. Trump described the transatlantic bond as a “friendship unlike any other on Earth” and called Charles a “great man”. He also said the two nations had been united and “defiant and triumphant against the forces of communism, fascism and tyranny”. It comes after Melania Trump was caught in an awkward exchange with Donald that could signal a major issue.
Charles presented a memorable gift to Trump, the ship’s bell from the Royal Navy submarine HMS Trump. It saw action in the Battle of the Pacific and signified “our shared history and shining future”, Charles noted.
Afterwards, the monarch joked: “And should you ever need to get hold of us – well, just give us a ring!”
For royal author Robert Hardman, the visit was a “resounding success”. He writes in the Mail that the moment “neatly combines kingly wit, a deftly judged political point, an eloquent reminder of shared heroism, British tradition and precision flattery”.
Indeed, once proceedings were over, Robert claims that Trump made an eye-opening comment “after the media had left”. The US President’s comments reportedly came when he made another speech away from the cameras.
And it appears that he may have his sights set on more than the White House. He’s quoted as saying: “It’s great to be President, but it’s nicer to be King.”
Interestingly, it comes after an X post featuring the word “Kings” by the White House created a stir. In the post from Tuesday, April 28, the account shared a photo of the two heads of state during the state visit.
Accompanied by a crown emoji, the caption read: “TWO KINGS”. Speaking to LBC’s Iain Dale, Former US Assistant Secretary Philip Reeker weighed in: “It’s a little bit embarrassing.
“I think, it’s again, a political dig trying to go after the so-called ‘No Kings’ movement.”
Critics of Trump have repeatedly likened him to a “king”. A series of “No Kings” protests has gripped the US over the last couple of years, opposing his second term in office, including his immigration policies.
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