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Trump says King ‘agrees’ Iran should never have nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump claimed King Charles III privately agreed with him on Iran 's nuclear ambitions during a state dinner, causing consternation among UK pundits.

This public disclosure was deemed a significant breach of royal protocol, as private discussions with the monarch are traditionally kept confidential to ensure their political neutrality.

Constitutional law experts emphasised that such conversations between heads of state should remain private, a principle the UK government aimed to maintain.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement clarifying that the King is mindful of his government's long-standing position on preventing nuclear proliferation.

Despite concerns regarding Trump's unpredictable nature, experts largely considered the King's US visit an overall success, particularly…