Donald Trump once found himself at the center of a global headline involving none other than Charles and Diana.
According to his own account in The Art of the Deal, the King and his then-wife were reportedly considering a 21-room apartment in Trump Tower, New York, while it was still under construction.
Trump recalls, “Our policy was not to comment about sales, and that’s what I told this reporter.
In other words, I refused to confirm or deny the rumour.
In the absence of a denial, the story that the royal couple was considering buying an apartment in Trump Tower became front-page news all over the world. It certainly didn’t hurt us, but I had to laugh to myself.”
One can only imagine how funny—or not—the news seemed to Charles.
Bedding Battles at Windsor Castle
When Trump visited Windsor Castle, his team’s arrival caused some unexpected considerations.
King Charles is famously particular about his bed linen, favouring the finest Egyptian cotton.
However, Trump’s aides reportedly brought his own bedding for the suite, sparking speculation among courtiers.
A source joked that Trump might simply want to protect the royal pillows from his tanning chemicals.
Meanwhile, staff humorously noted that if Melania had requested a water bed, she could have quietly floated away from Donald.
At the State banquet, Melania might have also had to adjust to Donald’s self-confessed clumsiness at the dinner table.
Mariella Frostrup recalls at a Highgrove dinner, “I pinged my peas and one of them landed on his plate. And I said, ‘Oh my God, I’m so embarrassed—I’m so sorry.’
And he went, ‘Don’t worry about it at all, it’s normally me that does it—I’m the clumsiest eater that you will ever come across.’”
Fired Memorialist Finds Revenge in Gossip
Meanwhile, in the world of journalism, James Hughes-Onslow, 80, reacted with mischief after being sacked by Oldie editor Harry Mount following 18 years as the magazine’s Memorial Service correspondent.
Hughes-Onslow teased that Harry’s father, Sir Ferdinand Mount, worries about his 47-year-old bachelor son failing to produce an heir to the baronetcy.
“Sir Ferdinand thinks his son, who trained as a barrister, should stop working for an old people’s mag and find a good woman,” James claimed.
He added with a wink, “Harry has had three fine candidates but has failed to do the right thing.”
Clearly, few can rival Hughes-Onslow’s brand of post-retirement fury.
Maureen Guinness’ Mischievous Party Tricks
Even historical dinner parties had their share of chaos.
Brewing heiress Maureen Guinness, who passed away in 1998 at age 91, apparently enjoyed shocking guests with a farting machine.
Her granddaughter, Ivana Lowell, recalled for Radio Times, “She also had a fake penis and would bring it out now and then. Sometimes she would put it on her nose.”
One can only hope that Maureen kept her antics in check during her annual birthday celebration for the Queen Mother.
Royals, Rivals, and Revelry
From imagined real estate deals with Trump to clumsy dinners, fired journalists, and mischievous aristocrats, these stories remind us that even the high and mighty have their quirks.
Laughter, gossip, and the occasional scandal remain timeless staples of royal and celebrity circles alike.