In response, Prince Harry made a public statement about his two tours of Afghanistan, which were then followed by private comments to The White House from King Charles. The report added that "Trump acted after the King’s concerns were relayed to the White House through private backchannels." Donald Trump, The King and Prince William are seen during the president's September 2025 state visit to Windsor Castle. Eden compared Prince William's approach to that of his late grandmother, noting the Prince of Wales was "more" like the late Queen than King Charles. (Image credit: Getty Images)"Prince William will, no doubt, have been just as appalled by the president’s comments as his brother and father," the columnist wrote.