King Charles ‘agrees with me’ on Iran nuclear weapon ban, says Trump
Donald Trump claimed that King Charles agrees with him on the issue of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons during a state dinner. This statement is likely to cause embarrassment for royal aides, as the king typically maintains a neutral stance on political matters. Buckingham Palace reiterated that the king is aware of his government's position on nuclear proliferation.
- ▪Donald Trump made the claim during a White House state dinner honoring King Charles and Camilla.
- ▪The king's aides may feel embarrassed by Trump's comments, as he usually remains neutral in political discussions.
- ▪A Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that the king is mindful of the government's stance on nuclear proliferation.
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Camilla and Charles with Donald and Melania Trump on the balcony of the White House. The two men held bilateral talks on Tuesday. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCamilla and Charles with Donald and Melania Trump on the balcony of the White House. The two men held bilateral talks on Tuesday. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpKing Charles agrees with me on Iran nuclear weapon ban, claims TrumpRemarks by US president likely to cause embarrassment for aides of UK monarch, who usually remains neutralGuardian staff and agencyWed 29 Apr 2026 03.48 EDTLast modified on Sat 2 May 2026 00.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has claimed King Charles agrees with him that Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons.Trump made the…
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