Despite the warm words between the pair, there is still much that could potentially divide them over the next four years.

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump committed to 'close' ties in a 45-minute conversation last night - the first since the president resumed control of the White House.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to meet soon on a call on Sunday when they also spoke about the royal family and of their two countries "warm ties", according to statement from Downing Street.