Trump welcomes British King to White House, reveals mother's secret crush on King Charles III
US President Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House, emphasizing the enduring "special relationship" between the two nations and sharing a personal anecdote about his mother's admiration for the King.
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CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (Washington, April 28, Correspondent Hou Tzu-ying) - US President Trump held a military honors welcoming ceremony at the White House today, receiving King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. In his speech, Trump stated that the US and UK share a special relationship, expressing hope that this friendship would remain unchanged. He also revealed that his mother, who was born in Scotland, deeply loved the British Royal Family and had a "secret crush on Charles." King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington yesterday for a four-day state visit, aiming to repair relations between the US and UK in the shadow of the US-Iran war. This royal visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrates the historical ties between two close allies. In his welcoming remarks, Trump commented that paying tribute to the British King near the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence might seem a bit ironic, but in fact, "nothing could be more fitting." The United States declared independence from Britain in 1776. Trump pointed out that before the US had a nation or a constitution, "what we first had was a culture, a character, and a belief." Before declaring independence, Americans already carried within them "the rarest of gifts—moral courage," which originated from that "small but powerful kingdom" across the Atlantic. Trump also revealed that his mother, born in Scotland, deeply loved the British Royal Family, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. He also recalled his mother saying, "Look at young Charles, he's so handsome!" "Can you believe it? My mother once had a crush on Charles," Trump's remark made King Charles III, who was present, laugh. Furthermore, Trump stated that 80 years ago, then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt met and together outlined a vision for the free world after World War II. "Understanding the unique connection and historical roles of our two nations is the essence of this 'special relationship,' and we hope this friendship can last forever." Foreign reports previously stated that Trump had repeatedly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stance against the Iran war and the Starmer government's immigration and energy policies. Although Starmer publicly criticized the Iran war, he defended this state visit. Trump once said that King Charles III's visit would help repair transatlantic relations. (Editor: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150429. Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship is a force to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency "First-Hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and utilized without authorization.
CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (Washington, April 28, Correspondent Hou Tzu-ying) - US President Trump held a military honors welcoming ceremony at the White House today, receiving King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. In his speech, Trump stated that the US and UK share a special relationship, expressing hope that this friendship would remain unchanged. He also revealed that his mother, who was born in Scotland, deeply loved the British Royal Family and had a "secret crush on Charles." King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington yesterday for a four-day state visit, aiming to repair relations between the US and UK in the shadow of the US-Iran war. This royal visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrates the historical ties between two close allies. In his welcoming remarks, Trump commented that paying tribute to the British King near the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence might seem a bit ironic, but in fact, "nothing could be more fitting." The United States declared independence from Britain in 1776. Trump pointed out that before the US had a nation or a constitution, "what we first had was a culture, a character, and a belief." Before declaring independence, Americans already carried within them "the rarest of gifts—moral courage," which originated from that "small but powerful kingdom" across the Atlantic. Trump also revealed that his mother, born in Scotland, deeply loved the British Royal Family, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. He also recalled his mother saying, "Look at young Charles, he's so handsome!" "Can you believe it? My mother once had a crush on Charles," Trump's remark made King Charles III, who was present, laugh. Furthermore, Trump stated that 80 years ago, then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt met and together outlined a vision for the free world after World War II. "Understanding the unique connection and historical roles of our two nations is the essence of this 'special relationship,' and we hope this friendship can last forever." Foreign reports previously stated that Trump had repeatedly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stance against the Iran war and the Starmer government's immigration and energy policies. Although Starmer publicly criticized the Iran war, he defended this state visit. Trump once said that King Charles III's visit would help repair transatlantic relations. (Editor: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150429. Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship is a force to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency "First-Hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and utilized without authorization.