Trump Claims Distant Royal Connection to King Charles — Now Eyeing Buckingham Palace!

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Royals (1 / 1) 05.06.2026 15:30 / Günter

As King Charles and Queen Camilla embark on their state visit to the United States, an intriguing connection between Donald Trump and the royal family has surfaced, sparking playful comments from the former president.

Uncovering Family Ties

Recent reports from British tabloids reveal that Trump and King Charles share a lineage that traces back to a distant familial link, suggesting they are approximately 15th cousins. This connection is believed to arise from John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Lennox, and his daughter, Lady Helen Stewart. Interestingly, this ancestral connection leads to the MacLeod surname, which also happens to be the maiden name of Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who hailed from Scotland's Lewis island.