British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, hands an invitation from King Charles III to President Donald Trump at the White House, on Thursday, Feb. 27, in Washington. (Carl Court/Pool via AP)
"What I haven’t got yet is your answer," Starmer then said, drawing laughs.
"The answer is yes, on behalf our wonderful First Lady Melania and myself, the answer is yes and we look forward to being there and honoring the king and honoring really your country," Trump responded. "Your country is a fantastic country."
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by President Donald Trump as he arrives at the White House in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 27. (AP/Ben Curtis)
Trump described Charles "beautiful" and "wonderful man."
"I’ve gotten to know him very well actually, first term and now, a second term," he added.
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Starmer said he would "happily" take Trump's acceptance of the invite to King Charles III.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
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