Trump receives historic second state visit invitation from UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Washington to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine but focused on a letter from King Charles III inviting Donald Trump for a second state visit. This marked a historic moment, as Trump became the first elected leader to receive two such invitations. Starmer aimed to appeal to Trump’s admiration for the British monarchy, hoping to ease discussions on contentious issues. Trump accepted the invitation, generating positive media coverage for Starmer, despite not securing a firm US commitment for Ukraine. While Starmer did not achieve his main goal, he gained some concessions, including support for the Chagos Islands and potential trade benefits. The visit shifted Starmer's image from a technocrat to a statesman engaging with Trump through royal symbolism.