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Trump's 2019 Visit Sparks Speculation About Queen's Favorites

3/24/2026

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Key Information indicates that during the 2019 state visit, U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Queen Elizabeth II about her family and past U.S. presidents.
She remained noncommittal as Trump speculated he was her favorite, a claim met with skepticism from former presidents and first ladies.
The Queen and Her Presidents by Susan Page coincides with rising US-UK tensions over the war in Iran and an anticipated King Charles visit.

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Key Information indicates that during the 2019 state visit, U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Queen Elizabeth II about her family and past U.S. presidents.
She remained noncommittal as Trump speculated he was her favorite, a claim met with skepticism from former presidents and first ladies.
The Queen and Her Presidents by Susan Page coincides with rising US-UK tensions over the war in Iran and an anticipated King Charles visit.