UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump during his inaugural visit to the White House.

Here are some notable moments from their exchanges with reporters before and after their discussions:

1. A Special Letter from King Charles

Sir Keir arrived bearing a personal letter from King Charles III, inviting Trump for a second state visit to the UK.

As he pulled the letter from his jacket, Trump appeared momentarily surprised and asked, "Am I supposed to read it now?"

After reviewing the letter, Trump accepted the invitation, calling it an "honor" to visit the "fantastic" country and praising King Charles as a "wonderful man."

This invitation marks a rare diplomatic gesture, as Sir Keir described the offer for a second full state visit as "unprecedented."

2. Trump Asserted Control in the Meeting

Despite the cordial atmosphere, Trump's dominance in the Oval Office was evident, following a familiar pattern seen in previous meetings with foreign leaders.

Throughout their discussion, Trump leaned in toward Sir Keir, maintaining control over the conversation and deciding which reporters to call upon.

At their joint press conference later, both leaders took a more diplomatic tone, exchanging compliments. Trump even joked that with Sir Keir's "beautiful" accent, he could have been elected president 20 years ago.

When asked about Trump’s proposal to make Canada the 51st US state, Sir Keir diplomatically dismissed the notion, saying, "I think you're looking for a divide that doesn’t exist."

Before Sir Keir could elaborate, Trump swiftly interjected with "that’s enough," once again taking charge of the room.

3. Common Ground Between Starmer and Trump?

While their political styles and ideologies differ, Trump pointed out one shared trait: "He loves his country, and so do I."

He also noted their mutual respect, saying, "We like each other, frankly, and we like each other’s country."

4. Starmer as a 'Tough Negotiator'

The UK Prime Minister tackled complex topics, including trade and US security commitments to Ukraine. He acknowledged Trump's tough negotiation style.

When asked if he had convinced Trump to refrain from imposing trade tariffs on the UK, Trump responded, "He tried. He was working hard, I’ll tell you that. He earned whatever the hell they pay him over there."

Despite the challenges, Trump suggested that a favorable trade agreement could be reached "pretty quickly." Starmer also spoke of a "new economic deal centered on advanced technology."

5. Trump Open to UK’s Chagos Islands Deal

Trump expressed a willingness to support the UK’s negotiations with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands. The UK aims to transfer sovereignty while retaining a military base on Diego Garcia, which hosts a joint UK-US airbase.

Although some US Republicans have raised concerns about potential security risks, Trump stated he had a "feeling" the deal would "work out very well."

6. Trump Backtracks on Zelensky 'Dictator' Comment

A week ago, Trump made headlines for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator," a remark echoing Russian narratives.

When asked about his comment, Trump responded, "Did I say that? I can’t believe I would say that."

Later, he appeared to soften his stance, calling Zelensky "very brave" and emphasizing their good relationship. He also confirmed that Zelensky’s upcoming visit to the White House would include signing a major minerals agreement.

7. Starmer Defends UK’s Free Speech Record

At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance criticized the UK and European democracies, claiming free speech was "in retreat."

During the press conference, Trump invited Vance to clarify his remarks, where Vance suggested that free speech restrictions had affected American tech firms and citizens.

Sir Keir quickly countered, asserting, "We've had free speech for a very, very long time in the United Kingdom—and it will last for a very, very long time." He rejected Vance’s concerns and expressed pride in the UK’s strong tradition of free expression.