Queen Elizabeth reportedly described Donald Trump as impolite during a private lunch following one of his visits to the UK in a 2024 biography titled A Voyage Around the Queen by author Craig Brown. The Queen allegedly shared her opinion with a lunch guest, expressing that she found Trump to be “very rude” and disapproved of his habit of constantly looking around as if seeking someone else’s company.

The biography also mentioned the Queen’s comments on Trump’s marriage, suggesting that she believed there might be some arrangement between Trump and his wife Melania for their relationship to endure. Comparisons were drawn in the book between Trump and other controversial leaders the Queen had encountered over her reign, highlighting her experience with contentious figures.

Queen Elizabeth first met Trump in 2018, a year after he became the 45th president of the United States. Their initial encounter was marked by public demonstrations and a notable incident where Trump reportedly made the Queen wait in warm conditions. Subsequent interactions between Trump and the Queen during official visits were met with mixed public reception, including a breach of protocol when Trump placed his hand on the Queen’s back during a toast.

Despite the claims in Brown’s book, Buckingham Palace has not officially responded to the allegations, with sources previously describing Trump as a respectful guest. Trump, in turn, has expressed admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth following her passing. With King Charles now leading, relations between Trump and the Royal Family seem to have remained friendly, as evident during a 2025 US state visit where both parties praised the US-UK relationship.

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