Donald Trump has said next week’s state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK.
When asked in a phone interview with the BBC whether the visit could help, Trump said: "Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes… I know him well, I’ve known him for years… He’s a brave man, and he’s a great man. They would absolutely be a positive."
The president also spoke about his relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who he said could only "recover" if he changed course on immigration.
The King and Queen are travelling to the US for a four-day visit and will meet with Trump at the White House. The King will have a private meeting with the president and also deliver an address to Congress.
Trump was also asked about his relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two leaders have appeared at odds over the war in Iran. Trump has said he is "not happy" with the level of support offered by the UK, while Sir Keir has repeatedly said the country will not be drawn into a wider conflict.
When the president was asked why he needed allies such as the UK to get involved, he told the BBC: "I didn’t need them at all but they should’ve been there. I didn’t need them, obviously.”
"I wanted to see whether or not they would be involved," Trump said, describing his calls for support from allies as "more of a test".
Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington.
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