Trump Reportedly Left ‘Raging’ by ‘Perceived Insults’ From Charles’ Team During State Visit—The ‘Royals Were Mocking Him’
On the surface, the state visit by US President Donald Trump to the UK was quite a success. The visit was all about the ties between the two nations, and the royals received Trump and first lady Melania with a series of fancy events that seemed to please the President, who seemed in a pretty good mood as he left. But after he departed, there have been conflicting reports about how well the state visit actually went. And all the reports about why the visit might not have been as productive as everyone hoped point to one thing in particular.
RadarOnline is reporting that the President was quite upset after the state banquet held in his honor, and it was all due to one thing. The president, a lifelong non-drinker, attended the event with first lady Melania Trump, and the extravagant menu included a list of rare wines and vintage spirits, including a 1945 port and a 1912 cognac that were featured heavily in the menu. The President, as usual, did not sample the alcohol, but everyone around him did. Over and over again, to the point that President Trump felt like it was a bit of a dig at him, according to the outlet.
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According to one insider, “He felt like the message was deliberate. Every course came with another drink, and while everyone else toasted and laughed, he sat with his glass untouched. To him, it looked like they were mocking the fact he doesn’t drink – and that left him raging.”
The President’s distaste for alcohol comes from the death of his older brother Freddie, who died of alcoholism when he was only 42 years old. He has often spoken of that as the reason why he doesn’t drink.
About the banquet, a second source said, “Trump was already on edge that night due to all the pomp and circumstance. The heavy emphasis on port, cognac, and champagne only ramped up that feeling. He came away thinking it was a dig – subtle but intentional.”
President Trump was very complimentary of King Charles and the entire royal family afterwards, referring to King Charles as “wonderful” and describing the Royal Family as “great hosts.” He was also seen smiling with the Princess of Wales during the state banquet, whom he complimented when he touched down in the UK. But sources paint a different picture.
“The palace will insist the drinks were just tradition – this is how these state banquets are always run. But Trump doesn’t see it that way. He thought they could have made allowances, that there could have been more of an effort to respect his personal choices. Instead, he walked away feeling slighted and even that the memory of his brother had been marred.”
Those sources indicate this could even have lasting consequences. “Trump has a long memory when it comes to perceived insults,” a Republican strategist even said. “If he believes the royals were mocking him, that will stay with him. And he will not hesitate to bring it up if relations sour again.”
Will this affect US-UK relations? We will have to wait and see.
