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Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how King Charles will be able to repair the damaged relationship between the UK and US following Trump’s outbursts against Starmer and rows over Iran, Greenland and the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK

Queen Camilla once confessed she found this royal experience 'terrifying' - and she'll have to face it again on US visit

The US State Visit is going to be heavily covered and Her Majesty has detailed in the past what it's really like to be faced with crowds

Woman & Home

King Charles US visit schedule: When will he meet 9/11 survivors and what is Camilla doing today?

King Charles III and Camilla will stay in the United States for a four-day visit that many hope will strengthen the ‘special relationship’

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Donald Trump praises 'brave' King Charles

Donald Trump has praised "brave" King Charles for pressing on with his state visit to America, despite the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the weekend.

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King Charles pushes ahead with US trip despite shooting as security teams rework parts of schedule

King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue with their US State Visit despite the Washington Hilton shooting, with officials making targeted security adjustments.

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Trump ‘not worried’ during attack by gunman at Washington black-tie dinner

In a TV interview, the US president says ‘we live in a crazy world’ and describes the suspected assailant as a ‘pretty sick guy’.

Evening Standard

Will King Charles Cancel His US Visit After the Trump Dinner Shooting? Security Protocols Explained

King Charles's upcoming US visit faces scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Security measures are under review, but the visit is still expected to proceed.

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Washington shooting: King’s security for US trip always ‘taken very seriously’

The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington DC hotel.

Evening Standard

‘Violence is never the answer’: world leaders react to Washington shooting at Trump event

Leaders of Canada, Mexico and UK denounce political violence and express thanks Donald Trump and guests are unharmed

The Guardian - UK

Gunman who charged dinner attended by Donald Trump was ‘lone wolf whack job’

The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington hotel.

The Independent UK

Shots fired as 'would-be Trump assassin' tries to storm White House correspondents' dinner

Donald and Melania Trump evacuated as journalists dive for cover amid terrifying scenes at Washington hotel

Evening Standard

Iran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US

Tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran as the end of a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict draws near.

Evening Standard

More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to Hormuz mission, says diplomat

The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-standing concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces.

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Sir Sadiq and Sir Mark are telling UK ambassadors London is safe; not in Clapham, it’s not

Bad timing, no? On the very day that Clapham was brought to a terrified standstill by feral youths breaking into shops and assaulting police – with others filming the whole thing on their phones – the Mayor and the Met Commissioner were busy at the Foreign Office. They were telling…

Evening Standard

President Trump’s Irish merger comment just banter, Little-Pengelly says

Northern Ireland deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met the president during a host of engagements in the US this week.

The Guardian - UK

How Badenoch’s meeting with Mike Johnson led to Trump’s Chagos deal rant

A brief encounter set off a chain of events that culminated in a public rebuff to the US president from Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

From Send to single-sex spaces: key tests facing Keir Starmer in 2026

Moment of maximum danger will come in May’s local and regional elections and PM is already plotting his comeback

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The Independent UK

Starmer has his final call of 2025 with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine and Gaza

The Prime Minister updated Trump on the appointment of the new British Ambassador to the United States, Dr Christian Turner

Evening Standard

Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call

The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington DC.

The Independent UK

Starmer appoints career diplomat to replace Mandelson as US ambassador

PM has turned to one of the UK’s most respected diplomats to replace Lord Mandelson in Washington DC

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as US ambassador

Turner, appointed ambassador to UN in May, now replaces Peter Mandelson who was sacked over Epstein links

The Guardian - UK

US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice

Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested

Exclusive: a trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone else

The Guardian - UK

Frontrunner suffers blow in race to be UK ambassador to US over criticisms of Trump

Exclusive: Whitehall officials raise fears about Mark Sedwill’s newspaper article warning of president’s ‘blundering’ behaviour

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