News of the World - Hold your peace - A SERIOUS rift has opened up between Prince Charles and the government because he is seen to be AGAINST a war on Iraq and AGAINST America.




I wasn't aware of any of this. Is this all for real, or just British tabloid sensationalism signifying nothing?

There are also worries that he makes no secret of his anti-American views in conversations with members of Arab royal families and their leading officials.


A Whitehall source said: "Downing Street tries not to involve the prince in anything— because they have concerns over how he will react.


"He has this lunatic view he is the voice of the people."[...]


His visit to the Parachute Regiment barracks in Colchester does not merit a single line on his official website. It was not announced by his own office.


Yet his opening of an Islamic education centre in Leicester two weeks ago is reported on the website with 19 paragraphs, two pictures and a full transcript of his speech. [...]


The prince's views have led to a worrying split with the American leadership. Two months ago, Charles had to abandon an official visit to the US because the White House made it clear he wasn't wanted.


The snub—directly from President Bush—came after security sources advised that Charles's presence in America would be "very unhelpful".


Washington diplomats were concerned the prince would show his disapproval during meetings with President Bush.


Charles—who reads the Koran every day and often adopts Islamic dress at home—spends long hours discussing the Middle East's problems with Saudi royal family members. [...]

Gee, and he seemed like such a charming man. Well, he has one thing in common with the historic line of British-installed Middle-East monarchs - neither has any power, and only enough voice to cause trouble.