King Charles sends personal message to Donald Trump to mark his inauguration

King Charles has sent a personal message to Donald Trump (Image: Getty)

has written to to congratulate him on , Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday.

It is understood that the personal message reflected the enduring special relationship between the UK and the US.

Trump has a strong affinity for the Royal Family and recently met the Prince of Wales while visiting France for the ceremonial opening of Notre-Dame.

So far, no incoming or outgoing state visit has been announced by the Palace, but the King and Queen could be invited to Washington next year to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

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 down to the Government.

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Trump is taking office later on Monday after an inauguration ceremony in Washington.

The president-elect will be sworn in to his second term in the White House eight years after he first took the oath of office.

A number of UK political figures have gathered in Washington DC ahead of the inauguration – the Government will be represented by outgoing ambassador to the US Dame Karen Pierce.

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Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony is taking place today (Image: Getty)

Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel and Reform UK leader are among the UK political figures in Washington ahead of Monday’s ceremonies.

Former PM has also been pictured at today’s ceremony, which was moved indoors due to the frigid, windy weather.

Prime ministers have historically not attended the inauguration of a new president, but have sought to be early visitors to the White House.

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