Trump Claims He’s Distant Relative of King Charles — Now He’s Eyeing Buckingham Palace!

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Royals (1 / 1) 13.10.2026 19:01 / Julia

In a surprising twist of lineage and humor, Donald Trump has claimed a distant connection to King Charles during the royal’s recent state visit to the United States. This unexpected family revelation has sparked playful conversations and a cheeky post on Truth Social.

Discovering Family Ties

Reports from British tabloids have traced a family tree that links Trump and Charles as approximately 15th cousins. The connection appears to stem from common ancestry through John Stewart, the 3rd Earl of Lennox, and Lady Helen Stewart, his daughter. This lineage traces back to the MacLeod name, which happens to be the maiden name of Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who originally hailed from Lewis, Scotland.