Trump jokes with Melania that their marriage won’t match his parents’ 63-year union during WH speech
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump, during a White House ceremony honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday, April 28, paused his televised address to humorously inform first lady Melania Trump that their marriage would likely not match the 63-year record held by his parents.
The lighthearted comment came as the president reflected on his Scottish-born mother’s love for the British monarchy while standing before a crowd of dignitaries alongside his wife.
President Trump jokingly told first lady Melania Trump that they won't be married as long as his parents. pic.twitter.com/mGqyQPZd1V
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Trump jokes about marriage duration with Melania
While speaking to attendees, the president shifted from diplomacy to his family history, specifically the marriage of Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod.
He noted that his mother met his father shortly after arriving in America at age 19.
"She came to America at 19, met my incredible father, we loved him so much, we all loved him, we loved her, we loved him: Fred. And, they were married for 63 years," Trump said.
Then, turning toward Melania, who sat behind him on stage alongside the British royals, he delivered a quip about their own timeline. "And, uh, excuse me, if you don’t mind, that’s a record we won’t be able to match, darling," he said.
As the audience laughed, he added, "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."
The couple, who married in 2005 and share 20-year-old son Barron, would need to remain married for several more decades to reach that milestone.
Trump recalls mother’s love for royal family
The president used the story to explain his mother’s deep admiration for the royal family.
"My mother, I just see it so clearly, she loved, I told the king this, she loved the royal family, and she loved the queen," he shared.
He recalled how she would stay "glued to the television" to watch the late Queen Elizabeth II, telling him, "Look, Donald, look how beautiful that is." He also revealed a humorous family memory involving the king.
"She really did love the family, but I also remember her saying, very clearly, ‘Charles, look, young Charles, he’s so cute.’ My mom! My mother had a crush on Charles, can you believe it? I wonder what she’s thinking right now!"
The event took place only days after a serious security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
A suspect named Cole Tomas Allen was arrested after shots were fired during an alleged attempt targeting the president.
