Donald Trump has claimed that King Charles III would have backed his war in Iran. In a veiled dig at Keir Starmer, the US President told the Telegraph that His Majesty would have taken a “different stand” from Starmer.

The comments come as the UK faces a barrage of criticism from Washington, with Trump left furious about the refusal by the UK and European allies to engage in offensive action in Iran. “I like him. I always liked him as a prince. He’s a good man, a great representative for your country,” Trump said when asked about the King’s upcoming visit to mark 250 years of US independence.

He added, “I think he would have taken a very different stand (on the war in Iran), but he doesn’t do that. I mean, he’s a great gentleman.”