Queen Elizabeth II’s 2018 Joke about Trump

In 2018, Queen Elizabeth II made a playful comment about U.S. President Donald Trump during a conversation with Sir David Attenborough. While filming an ITV documentary in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, the Queen quipped, “Sounds like President Trump, or President Obama,” after a helicopter flew overhead, disturbing their conversation.

Trump’s Return to the White House

Trump became the 47th U.S. president at the beginning of this year. However, his first term was from 2017 to 2021, making this his second time in the White House.

Royal Neutrality in Politics

Although the British royal family is expected to remain neutral in political matters, the Queen’s comment in 2018 was more of a lighthearted observation than a political stance.

King Charles Invites Trump for a State Visit

Recently, King Charles III invited Trump for a second state visit. This invitation came amidst Trump’s announcement of his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. He revealed a list of reciprocal tariffs on various nations worldwide.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Speech

In a highly anticipated speech, the 78-year-old Republican declared, “April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reawakened.” He continued, “For years, hard-working American citizens were sidelined while other nations prospered. But now it’s our turn to thrive. This will be the golden age of America.”