Key Takeaways From Keir Starmer's Talks with Donald Trump
Sir Keir did not turn up to the meeting empty-handed. Part way through their opening remarks, the prime minister reached inside his jacket pocket and pulled out an official letter from King Charles III - an invitation for a second state visit. Trump appeared to be genuinely taken back for a few seconds, asking: "Am I supposed to read it right now?" After taking a minute to read the letter, Trump said he accepted the invite and that it would be an "honour" to visit the "fantastic" country. He added that King Charles was a "beautiful man, a wonderful man".
- The surprising inclusion of a personal letter from King Charles III in the meeting highlights the complex web of diplomatic relationships between the UK and US, potentially revealing the extent of Trump's close ties with the British royal family.
- How will King Charles III's renewed engagement with Donald Trump influence the dynamics of transatlantic relations during the current geopolitical climate?