King Charles laughs at comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety Show - Camilla was absent as she is advised by doctors to rest due to lingering chest infection symptoms

Political satirist Matt Forde seemed to spark some Royal amusement during the Royal Variety Performance. Known for his spot-on impressions, Matt lightened the mood with a jest about the spurious allegations repeatedly made by US President-elect Donald Trump during his campaign that illegal immigrants in the small Ohio town of Springfield had allegedly dined on domestic pets.

King Charles attended the Royal Variety Performance alone at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday evening, after Queen Camilla was forced to withdraw due to ongoing health concerns. The 76-year-old monarch made his first appearance at the show as patron of the Royal Variety Charity,

The King seemed amused as he laughed at British comedian Matt Forde’s impression of President-elect Donald Trump on the stage of the Royal Variety Performance. Charles attended the show at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity,

King Charles attended the Royal Variety Performance for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity, watching on as comedian Matt Forde delivered his set

The King seemed amused as he laughed at British comedian Matt Forde’s impression of President-elect Donald Trump on the stage of the Royal Variety Performance. Charles attended the show at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity,