Trump cites King Charles's praise following US state visit
The Daily Express reported on 7 May 2026 that President Donald Trump spoke of praise he had received from King Charles III in remarks to guests at the White House on the Monday prior, following a US state visit.
At a glance
- President Trump referenced praise from King Charles III while addressing guests at the White House on Monday, per the Daily Express, 7 May 2026.
- The remarks followed a state visit involving the two heads of state.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
President Donald Trump spoke of praise he had received from King Charles III while addressing guests at the White House on the Monday prior, the Daily Express reported on 7 May, following a US state visit.
The remarks followed a state visit involving the two heads of state, per the report. The available material does not, however, detail the substance of the King's reported comments, nor the setting in which they were originally made.
On the record is the President's public reference to royal praise, as reported by the Daily Express. The content of that praise, and any account from Buckingham Palace, remain unverified in the material available.
Key facts on file
- President Trump referenced praise from King Charles III while addressing guests at the White House on Monday, per the Daily Express, 7 May 2026.
- The remarks followed a state visit involving the two heads of state.
