The King is not a spokesperson for the British government. As the U.K. head of state, he largely remains politically neutral.
Charles made no direct mention of the Iran war during his own speech at the state banquet.
When approached for comment Wednesday morning, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said of Trump’s remark: “The King is naturally mindful of his Government’s long-standing and well-known position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation.”
In Charles’ dinner speech, which came shortly after his address to Congress, he focused on the importance of cooperation between the U.K. and U.S.
“Tonight, we are here to renew an indispensable allowance which has long been a cornerstone of prosperity and security for both British and American citizens,” he said. “Our people have fought and fallen together, in defense of the values we cherish.”
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