Trump says King Charles would have taken ‘different stand’ on Iran war to Starmer
Donald Trump has claimed King Charles will support him on the war in Iran, claiming the monarch will take a “very different stance” towards Sir Keir Starmer.
This comes after Charles and Camilla’s state visit to the US was confirmed this week despite calls for it to be postponed or even canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Mr Trump made the statement when asked about the King’s visit during an interview. Telegram.
“I love him. I always loved him as a prince. He’s a good man, a great representative for your country,” Mr. Trump said.
He added: “I think he would take a very different stance (on the war in Iran), but he doesn’t do that. I mean, he’s a wonderful gentleman.”
Ties between Sir Keir and the US leader have been strained as Mr Trump has repeatedly criticized allies who refuse to take part in military action.
The President told the newspaper that the King “had nothing to do with it,” referring to the deterioration in US-UK relations resulting from the Iran war.
Mr Trump announced in a post on the site Truth Social earlier this week that Charles’ trip would be a “significant occasion”, adding that there would be a “beautiful Banquet Dinner” at the White House on the evening of April 28.
Mr. Trump said: “I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I respect so much. It will be AMAZING!” he added.
State visits are rarely postponed except for security reasons and illness, and the royal family’s soft power diplomacy is seen as an important and unique way to engage with Mr. Trump, the billionaire-turned-politician known for his love of the monarchy.
Previously, Trump claimed that the Iranian leader rejected his request for a new ceasefire.
He also threatened to bomb the country “back to the Stone Age” if Tehran did not ensure free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Writing in Truth Social, Trump said the “New Regime President of Iran,” whom he described as “much less radical and much more intelligent than his predecessors,” asked for a “ceasefire” from the United States.
“We will evaluate the Strait of Hormuz when it is open, free and clear. Until then, we will return Iran to oblivion, or as they call it, back to the Stone Age,” he added.
