US PresidentDonald Trumpadded a touch of humour to a formal state welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on theWhite HouseSouth Lawn on Tuesday, sharing a personal anecdote about his late mother's admiration for the British royal family. Recalling how she closely followed royal ceremonies on television, Trump joked that she once had a “crush” on the King.
“Any time the Queen was involved in the ceremony or anything, my mother would be glued to the television,” he said. He added: “And should say, ‘Look, Donald, look how beautiful that is.'”
Trump has in the past spoken about his mother’s connection to Scotland and her interest in royal affairs.
The Republican president also discussed his family’s Scottish roots, noting that his mother was born in Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides and moved to the US at the age of 19. Trump described the region as “very serious Scotland." The president briefly mentioned his parents’ long marriage, saying his mother and father, Fred Trump, were married for 63 years. He joked with first lady Melania Trump that they would not match that record.
Stressing the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance, Britain's King Charles III underscored the enduring importance of the US-UK relationship, tracing its shared heritage back to the battlefields of World War II. Speaking at a White House state dinner, the King highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other during their "darkest days," a cooperation that eventually paved the way for the establishment of NATO in 1949.
Recalling the pivotal role played by Washington in the previous century, the King noted, "During World War II, at a most critical time in the darkest days of the 20th century, American leadership helped rebuild a shattered continent, playing a decisive role as a defender of freedom in Europe."
The monarch transitioned to modern-day security concerns, asserting that both nations must remain steadfast in their support for Ukraine as the conflict with Russia surpasses the four-year mark. He suggested that maintaining a strong presence within NATO remains essential to preventing diplomatic friction between Europe and North America.
"We, and I shall never forget that, nor least, not least as freedom is again under attack following Russia's invasion of Ukraine today, our partnerships in NATO and AUKUS deepen our technological and military cooperation and ensure that together we can meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and contested world," King Charles III said on Tuesday.
These remarks arrive at a critical diplomatic juncture, following President Donald Trump's previous suggestions regarding a potential US withdrawal from NATO.
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