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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Millie Cooke

Keir Starmer’s royal plan to charm Donald Trump

The King and the Prince of Wales are to be “front and centre” of a charm offensive on Donald Trump as Sir Keir Starmer attempts to bypass Nigel Farage and repair the damaged relationship with the president-elect and his team.

A diplomat has told The Independent that Mr Trump’s love for the royal family is seen as “the way to his heart” as the fallout from the US election continues to overshadow the UK-US special relationship.

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