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Shaun Wilson

Donald Trump 'backtracked on UK troops jibe after King Charles voiced concerns'

US President Donald Trump was heavily criticised over his earlier remarks (Markus Schreiber/AP) - (AP)

Donald Trump reversed his claim that British troops avoided combat in Afghanistan after King Charles reportedly expressed concerns about the remarks.

The US President attempted to quell outrage over comments made two days earlier suggesting UK forces had "stayed a little back, a little off the front lines".

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