Melania Trump has disclosed that she is pen pals with King Charles, with whom she shares an “ongoing correspondence.” This surprising friendship between the royal and the former fashion model, who is married to Donald Trump, came to light in a New York Times review of her upcoming memoir.
The former First Lady, aged 54, revealed that after their initial meeting in New York in 2005, they reconnected in 2019 during a state visit to the UK, during which Donald Trump was serving as the President. While the exact start date of their letter exchange is unknown, Ms. Trump expressed her delight in reconnecting with King Charles in 2019, stating they had an interesting discussion about his firm dedication to environmental conservation.
In her memoir titled “Melania: A Memoir,” she recounts her upbringing in Slovenia, her career as a fashion model, and her journey to becoming the second foreign-born First Lady of the United States alongside Donald Trump. The extent to which she delves into her relationship with the king remains undisclosed until the publication of her book later this month.
Aside from her royal pen pal revelations, Melania Trump also made headlines by declaring her support for a woman’s right to choose, opposing her husband’s stance. She expressed the importance of women having autonomy in deciding whether to have children without external influences, contrasting with President Trump’s actions that limited abortion access for many American women.
The memoir also sheds light on the Trumps’ purported positive relationship with the British royal family, with reports of King Charles reaching out to Donald Trump after an assassination attempt. However, conflicting accounts surface about Queen Elizabeth II’s opinion of the former president, as claimed by royal author Craig Brown in his recent biography.
While Melania Trump’s interactions with King Charles may be a focal point, the upcoming memoir promises more revelations that have already sparked public interest. The Independent has contacted Buckingham Palace for further insights on this royal correspondence.