DEVELOPING: Trump Visit Exposes UK's Limited Influence Amid Warm Relations

BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK has exposed the country's limited influence, despite warm relations between leaders. Trump spent more time at Windsor Castle with King Charles and Queen Camilla than in talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers. The president's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, confirmed that his highlight of the trip was the evening banquet for 160 guests in St George's Hall on Wednesday. The visit has raised questions about the UK's ability to shape US policy and decisions. Trump's preference for meeting with the monarch over the prime minister suggests a lack of emphasis on bilateral relations. Background context shows that Trump has a long-standing admiration for the British royal family, which may have influenced his priorities during the visit. Current status: The state visit has concluded, but its implications for UK-US relations remain unclear. Further analysis and reactions from politicians are expected in the coming hours. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*