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King Charles III has sent congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th American president.

The British monarch, 76, underscored the importance of the "special relationship" between the U.K. and the U.S. in the private correspondence, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

The news came minutes before Trump arrived at the Capitol Rotunda for his inauguration alongside JD Vance.

Why It Matters

Trump's second term as president is expected to be a rough ride at points for Britain's Labour Party Prime Minister Keir Starmer, not least because some Labour staffers flew to America to assist in campaigning for Kamala Harris.

However, Trump has been outspoken about his love for the British royal family and is expected to be significantly warmer to the king and Prince William than to Downing Street.

What to Know

King Charles sent a personal message congratulating Trump on his inauguration and while the exact wording has not been revealed, Buckingham Palace indicated that it r Charles III - Wikipedia QYF