Trump Tries to Impress King Charles but Ends Up Embarrassed

During Donald Trump’s recent state visit to England, he suggested that King Charles III should adopt a new title, provoking an immediate, courteous yet resolute “no” from the monarch, effectively quashing Trump's rebranding ambitions.This anecdote was shared by Trump on September 19 at the American Cornerstone Institute’s Founder’s Dinner, hosted at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. While narrating his experience, Trump expressed a fascination with medieval kingship, particularly reveling in his discovery of William the Conqueror, whom he praised for possessing, “the coolest name” and overseeing grand castle constructions.“I inquired, why not be called Charles the Conqueror?” he recalled, adding that King Charles declined while complimenting his reign. Trump’s enthusiasm, however, suggests a superficial grasp of historical conquests. This prompted social media users to comment humorously, questioning Trump’s familiarity with William's legacy and the implications of such titles, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's ambitions and historical context.