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full access to British military bases for offensive attacks on Iran, and that angered Trump.

Starmer's also argued for more aid to Ukraine than Trump has been willing to give.

You know, the U.K.

is one of America's closest allies, but these things have really dragged the relationship to a real low.

But Trump loves the royals.

The BBC asked Trump whether this royal visit can heal transatlantic relations.

He said absolutely.

And while the king is supposed to be apolitical, there's a feeling here that he could be Britain's secret weapon to charm Trump and try to ease these tensions.

Yeah, so the king reached out privately to Trump and the first lady after Saturday's shooting, expressed sympathy and gratitude that more people weren't hurt.

The palace's discussions took place all day Sunday to try to figure out how this shooting may impact operational planning and then confirmed the visit is a go with possibly minor adjustments to the agenda.

Tea is on the agenda this afternoon at the White House.

Tomorrow, a 21-gun salute.

The king will address a joint session of Congress.

Only the second British monarch ever to do that.

His mom did it as well.

Then a state banquet.

On Wednesday, the king heads to New York.

We'll visit the 9-11 memorial, meet business leaders.

Thursday, back to D.C., a trip to Arlington National Cemetery.

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