King Charles became ‘sick’ when he discovered he is Donald Trump’s cousin
King Charles is said to have reacted with personal dismay after reports emerged that he shares a distant ancestral link with Donald Trump – in a revelation that has added an unexpected twist to the already complex dynamics of the monarch’s visit to the US.
If RadarOnline.com According to reports, Charles, 77, is currently in Washington, DC, with his wife Queen Camilla, 78, for a state visit hosted by the President, 79, to the White House.
The trip comes as British officials have reportedly moved away from describing US-Britain ties as a “special relationship,” favoring more measured language, such as an “enduring relationship.”
Against this diplomatic backdrop, newly unearthed genealogical research suggests that the king and the president in fact have a very special relationship, as they are distant cousins, both descended from a 16th-century Scottish nobleman.
One source with knowledge of Charles’ reaction to the new family tree research said: ‘There was a degree of discomfort at the discovery – not because of the historical connection itself, which is not unusual among European and transatlantic lines, but because Charles essentially despises everything Trump stands for.
“He’s frankly sickened to know they have any relationship. He hates Trump’s foreign policy, environmental policies, his manners and his personality — but even he sees the humor in being related to someone he hates.”
The shared ancestry between Charles and Trump dates back to the third Earl of Lennox, a descendant of James II of Scotland, and links both men through centuries of aristocratic and clan descent.
Genealogical research suggests that Trump’s maternal line, through his mother Mary Anne MacLeod, connects to the same extensive family tree that ultimately leads to the House of Windsor.
The connection would make Charles and Trump distant cousins, separated by several generations.
Trump has previously spoken warmly about the British royal family, including Charles and his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died in 2022 at the age of 96.
Reflecting on his encounters with the late queen, Trump said: “I had a very good relationship with her. She was incredible. I liked her, and she liked me.”
But the queen is said to have been unable to stand Trump because she found him rude.
Trump has also described Charles as “a great guy” and “a fighter,” praising his resilience in public life.
The genealogical link also extends through a complex web of Scottish clans, including the Mackays and MacLeods, before reaching Trump’s family in the United States.
Historians note that such connections are not uncommon, especially given the intertwined nature of European noble lineages and migration patterns to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The discovery comes as Charles continues his diplomatic program in Washington, including formal engagements and a state dinner, while Trump has indicated he sees the visit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Charles and Camilla ended the first day of their visit to the US with a garden party for 600 British and American guests on the grounds of the famous Lutyens-designed British Embassy in Washington.
A source said: ‘An invitation to tea with the king – complete with scones and clotted cream – is one of the most prized tickets in Washington.
“It reflects not only the prestige associated with the monarch’s presence, but also the enduring appeal of the British ceremonial tradition on the world stage.”
The insider continued: “For all the careful language now used by officials to describe the transatlantic alliance, moments like these underscore a deeper reality.
“Beneath the rhetoric, the connection between Britain and the US retains a distinctive character – shaped by history, culture and shared influence that continues to make the country distinct and special, whatever critics have to say.”
