King and Queen's state visit to the US shouldn't go ahead next month if war still raging, says ex ambassador

Charles and Camilla's US trip would be 'problematic' if war against Tehran is still raging, believes Sir Peter Westmacott - the UK's representative in Washington DC from 2012-16.


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