A new biography of Queen Elizabeth by Craig Brown states that the late monarch regarded former President Trump as “very rude” after two occasions where she hosted Trump during her reign.
Queen Elizabeth’s Disapproval of Trump
Brown claims in his book that Queen Elizabeth, known for her propriety as well as her longevity, “particularly disliked” how Trump allegedly looked past her “in search of others more interesting.”
The Queen’s Perception of the Trump Marriage
Queen Elizabeth also reportedly believed that Trump and his wife, Melania, must “have some sort of arrangement.”
Meetings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle
The Trumps met with Queen Elizabeth twice at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Trump has stated that meeting Queen Elizabeth was a highlight of his time in office.
Brown’s Book Serialization
Brown’s latest work, “A Voyage Around the Queen,” has been serialized in the Daily Mail. The final installment, released Monday, describes the context for the Queen’s critical comments about Trump.
Controversial Leaders Hosted by the Queen
He wrote, “Over the course of her reign, Her Majesty entertained many controversial foreign leaders, including Bashar al-Assad, Robert Mugabe, Idi Amin, Donald Trump, Emperor Hirohito, and Vladimir Putin. She may not have found their company convivial; upon their departure, she may even have voiced a discreet word of disapproval.”
The Queen’s Comments on Trump’s Behavior
Regarding Trump’s visit, Queen Elizabeth confided in one lunch guest that she found him “very rude:” she particularly disliked the way he couldn’t stop looking over her shoulder, as though in search of others more interesting.”
Speculation on the Trumps’ Marriage
About the marriage between the Trump couple, the Queen allegedly “believed President Trump ‘must have some sort of arrangement’ with his wife Melania, or else why would she have remained married to him?”
The Palace’s Stance on Royal Biographies
The palace, as a precedent, does not comment on books or biographies about the royal family.
Trump’s Perception of His Relationship with the Queen
Brown pointed out that the claim may shock and hurt Trump, who spoke highly of Queen Elizabeth, particularly in relation to her sense of duty.
Trump’s Confidence in His Favor with the Queen
Brown said of Trump, “For his part, Donald Trump was confident that he had been her favorite guest ever.”
Trump’s Public Remarks After Meeting the Queen
Following the visit with Queen Elizabeth, Trump appeared on Fox News and said, “There are those who say they have never seen the Queen have a better time, a more animated time.”
Trump’s Visits to the UK
Trump first met the monarch in 2018 for a “working visit” and then returned to England in 2019 for a formal and ceremonial “State Visit,” during which Queen Elizabeth invited Trump’s children and their spouses to a State Banquet.
Protocol Errors During Trump’s Visits
Like many guests of the Queen unfamiliar with formal protocols, Trump made several minor errors, including walking ahead of the elderly Queen, placing his hand on her back while toasting her as a “great, great woman,” and keeping her waiting for about ten minutes in the heat.
Buckingham Palace’s Official Stance
Despite the well-meaning errors, Buckingham Palace has only stated that Trump was a “model guest.”
