King Charles personally congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration, praising the special relationship between Britain and the US.
The monarch's personal words were sent to Trump to congratulate him on his second swearing-in as US president, Buckingham Palace has revealed.
It is understood that all options remain possible for an upcoming state visit by Mr Trump to Britain and a visit by Charles to the US, but no plans are currently on the agenda.
Foreign monarchs, presidents or prime ministers are invited to visit the king on the advice and request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with the decision being up to the government.
King Charles wrote to Trump to congratulate him on his second swearing-in as US president
Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden pose at the White House with incoming President Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump
With the Republican politician making the most dramatic comeback in American political history, Charles and Trump are expected to meet in person again during Trump 2.0, as his second term is being dubbed.
Trump is known for his love of the monarchy and the royal family plays a central role in Britain's relationship with the US.
The US leader boasted that he had “automatic chemistry” with the late queen, calling the king a “really great guy.”
In a new interview, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Mr Trump “the most pro-British president since Eisenhower” and spoke of his love for the royal family.
Melania Trump wears a navy blue suit and hat as she enters church with Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Barron Trump, Victor Knavs arrive for a service at St. John's Church – at left are Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance
Newly elected US President Donald Trump kisses Melania Trump as he arrives for the inauguration ceremony before being sworn in as the 47th US President
Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, left, and President-elect Donald Trump speak during the 60th Presidential Inauguration
Meta and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (l), Apple CEO Tim Cook (middle, hidden) and Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos in church with Trump
The president-elect, dressed in a suit and dark red tie, shook his fist at photographers as he stepped out of the crowd. Melania, in a navy blue suit and matching hat with white trim, stood next to him. Their son Barron walked with them.
Farage said: “Trump came to Scotland a lot as a teenager and spent a lot of time there. He has his investments there, loves the royal family – I mean on a level you can't even believe. This is a very, very, very, very Anglophile president.”
Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania, son Barron and his family, kicked off the ceremonies for his historic second inauguration during a church service on Monday.
The president-elect took the front row of St. John's Episcopal Church — just steps from the White House — and smiled at Vance, who sat next to his wife, Usha.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the presidential oath to President-elect Donald Trump as President Joe Biden, right, looks on during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, January 20, 2024
Trump, walking with daughter Tiffany, gives a thumbs up after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States
The Trump family joined them at church – Ivanka and Jared Kushner and their children; Don Jr., his ex-wife Vanessa and their children; Tiffany Trump and husband Michael Boulos; and Eric and Lara Trump and their two children.
Incoming Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha sat in the front seat with Donald, Melania and Barron.
The business world was well represented at the church, with media mogul Rupert Murdoch, as well as tech moguls Elon Musk, TikTok CEO Shou Chew, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Apple's Tim Cook all in attendance – as well as former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Trump was also joined by Republican celebrities including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard, Sean Duffy, Rep. Mike Waltz, Pam Bondi and Doug Burgum, while controversial Argentine President Javier Milei was also in attendance.
