Trump Claims Distant Kinship with King Charles — Now He’s Eyeing Buckingham Palace!

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Royals (1 / 1) 01.09.2026 12:02 / Günter

During the recent state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the U.S., an intriguing family connection has surfaced, sparking conversation. Donald Trump has humorously suggested that he might bring up the prospect of living at Buckingham Palace with the royals.

A Surprising Ancestry

Recent reports from British tabloids have unveiled a fascinating shared lineage. They reveal that Trump and King Charles are distantly related, approximately 15th cousins, tracing their ancestry back to John Stewart, the 3rd Earl of Lennox, and his daughter, Lady Helen Stewart. This lineage ties back to the MacLeod family, which is the maiden name of Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who immigrated from Scotland.