Buckingham Palace issued a statement clarifying King Charles’ stance on Iran after President Trump claimed the British monarch agreed with him during a state dinner in Washington.

The remarks came during a toast at the White House State Dinner on Tuesday evening as Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla. Trump stated that Charles supported his position on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a claim the palace quickly addressed.

What Trump Said

During the lavish dinner, Trump told guests that he and King Charles were aligned on military action in the Middle East. “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and Charles agrees with me even more than I do,” Trump said, referring to Iran. “We’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.”

The president did not provide specific details about Charles’ purported agreement or when such a conversation occurred.

Palace Response

A Buckingham Palace spokesman responded to Trump’s claims by emphasizing the monarchy’s neutral political stance. “The King is naturally mindful of his Government’s long-standing and well-known position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation,” the palace said.

The statement suggested Charles was reflecting British government policy rather than personal political views aligned with Trump.

The Royal Visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington on Monday for an official state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the United States and United Kingdom. On Tuesday, Charles delivered an address to Congress, emphasizing the historical importance of the U.S.-British relationship.

“Standing here today, it is hard not to feel the weight of history on my shoulders,” Charles told lawmakers, noting he was the nineteenth British sovereign to address Congress. During his remarks, Charles referenced the enduring friendship between the two nations without mentioning specific geopolitical conflicts.

This story has been updated. CNN’s staff contributed to this report.