London —British Prime Minister Keir Starmer – buttoned-up, lawyerly, reserved – is not a man prone to effusiveness. “This is really special,” said Starmer, as he brandished a letter from King Charles III inviting Trump for a second state visit to Britain. Although the state visit has not been confirmed, the king has widely been expected to travel to Washington, DC, in April, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trump signed a "tech prosperity deal" during the president's state visit in September. “We have, as an example, the King of the UK – I would say King of England – who is a great guy.

Source: CNN March 18, 2026 07:08 UTC