Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday with a speech that drew laughter, applause — and no small amount of scrutiny online. During the arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, the US president paid tribute to his late mother's deep affection for the British royal family, delivering a line that quickly made its way across social media.
'My mother had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it?' Trump told the assembled crowd, adding: 'I wonder what she's thinking right now.' The remarks were met with laughter from guests, and King Charles himself appeared to react with visible amusement.
