Melania Trump has revealed her unexpected relationship with King Charles in her new memoir.
According to a review of her new book in the New York Times, the former first lady says she has an ‘ongoing correspondence’ with the King of England.
In the memoir, Ms Trump wrote of the first time she met the King in 2005 in New York when he was the Prince of Wales.
She goes on to say that since she has become pen pals with the King following the meeting where they discussed his ‘deep-rooted commitment to environmental conservation’.
The Slovenian ex-model, who lived in the White House between 2017 and 2021 while her husband Donald Trump was president, said that it was an ‘absolute pleasure to reconnect’ with the Kind during a state visit in 2019.
In the memoir, Melania Trump wrote of the first time she met the King in 2005 in New York when he was the Prince of Wales
Queen Elizabeth II talks to Donald Trump and wife Melania as she hosts a reception for NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace on December 3, 2019
Ms Trump said that it was an ‘absolute pleasure to reconnect’ with the Kind during a state visit in 2019
‘The evening’s state banquet was a formal and elegant affair. I was seated next to Prince Charles, and it was an absolute pleasure to reconnect with him,’ Ms Trump writes in the book according to the Independent.
‘Our paths had crossed many years ago in New York City. This time we engaged in an interesting conversation about his deep-rooted commitment to environmental conservation.’
And according to the Mirror, she adds: ‘Sadly, Her Majesty wasn’t able to visit us again before her death in 2022, but our friendship with the Royal Family continues, and we exchange letters with King Charles to this day.’
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It is also reported that King Charles sent a letter to Mr Trump, who is currently running for a second term in the White House, following a failed assassination attempt at one of his rallies earlier this year.
Contents of the letter have not been revealed by Buckingham Palace.
The Trumps’ relationship with the monarchy is also referenced in the memoir, where Ms Trump says that she and her husband ‘truly connected’ with Queen Elizabeth II.
Mr Trump has spoken openly of his admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth, and for her sense of duty.
When Queen Elizabeth died he issued a statement saying: ‘Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.’
He said he and his wife would ‘always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humour’.
Mr Trump and the Queen were the first to walk into the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019
During the event, Mr Trump heaped praise on the Queen in a glowing speech then joined the rest of the room by placing his hand on his heart while listening to God Save The Queen
However, earlier this year a royal biography detailing the life of Queen Elizabeth said she found him ‘very rude’.
He denied these claims and when speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, he said they had spent hours together and had warmed to each other during their meetings.
‘I heard I was her favorite president,’ he said.
The sensational claims are made in the biography, ‘A Voyage Around the Queen,’ that was released in August by Craig Brown.
He writes how the late queen confided in another guest that she had ‘particularly disliked’ the way he looked over her shoulder as if in search of someone more interesting.
Ms Trump, Queen Elizabeth and Mr Trump smile during a meeting at Windsor Castle in July 2018
Ms Trump’s memoir ‘Melania’ for sale on the first day of its release, at a bookstore in Rockville, Maryland, USA
Ms Trump’s relationship with the King Charles is one the revelations in her memoir, which touches on her time as first lady without getting into some of the more controversial moments, such as Stormy Daniels allegation she had an affair with Donald Trump.
The 256-page book is filled with stories from Melania’s childhood in Slovenia and photos from her private life, including her childhood in Europe and raising her son Barron in New York.
The former first lady has been the subject of many biographies and books but this is the first time she is telling her story.
She is selling two editions: a $150 collector’s edition featuring 256 pages in full color throughout, with each copy signed by the author. The memoir edition will be 304 pages and available for $40 with signed copies available for $75.
Her book has some shocking revelations, such as she supports a woman’s right to choose when it comes to abortion – contrast to her husband’s position on the issue.
has approached Buckingham Palace for comment.