Trump makes awkward joke about marriage to Melania during King Charles visit
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
During King Charles III's state visit to the White House, President Trump delivered a humorous toast comparing his marriage to Melania with his parents' 63-year union. The lighthearted comment sparked reactions as Trump acknowledged the difficulty of matching such longevity in matrimony. The joke highlighted generational differences while maintaining diplomatic protocol during the high-profile royal reception.
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Trump makes awkward joke about marriage to Melania during King Charles visit
Donald Trump joked about his marriage to Melania Trump during a speech welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday (28 April) for their US state visit. Referencing how his parents, Fred and Mary Trump, were married for 63 years, the president joked that he and the First Lady would not be able to match that length of time. "That’s a record we won’t be able to match, darling. I’m sorry, it’s just not going to work out that way. We’ll do well, but we’re not going to do that well," Trump said.
