Trump Says King Charles Backed US On Iran
Donald Trump has claimed King Charles III would have supported the United States over the war with Iran, as tensions continue over Britain’s stance on potential military action in the region. The US president made the remarks amid fresh criticism of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s approach, which he has described as insufficiently supportive of American efforts.
In coverage of the comments, Evening Standard reported that Mr Trump said he believed the King would have taken a “very different stand” on the conflict, adding that he had “always liked” Charles and called him a “great gentleman” and “great representative” for the UK.
The same report said Mr Trump criticised the UK’s position as “terrible” and repeated a personal jibe about Sir Keir, saying he was “not Winston Churchill”. It also noted that Mr Trump posted on Truth Social urging countries affected by disruption at the Strait of Hormuz to “build up some delayed courage” and take control of the route, singling out the UK as having “refused to get involved” in what he called Iran’s “decapitation”.
The dispute comes ahead of the King and Queen’s planned state visit to the United States later this month, which Buckingham Palace confirmed would proceed. The monarch’s public position remains constitutionally neutral, and his engagements in recent weeks have included domestic appearances as protesters targeted the Royal Family during events in the UK.
With the UK government insisting it will not change its position on the Iran conflict, the episode underscores the diplomatic pressure being applied in the run-up to the royal visit, as well as the sensitivities around the monarchy being drawn into political commentary.
