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King writes to Trump after assassination attempt
The King has written privately to former President Trump after he survived an assassination attempt, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
The message was delivered on Sunday via the UK embassy in Washington DC.
The contents of the letter have not been made public, but the BBC understands the sentiments are in keeping with those communicated by the prime minister over the weekend.
Mr Trump survived a shooting while he was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the attack. In a call with the former US president on Sunday afternoon, Sir Keir is understood to have expressed his condolences for the victims and their families, and wished Mr Trump and those injured a quick recovery.
The former president was shot in the ear when a gunman opened fire at the Pennsylvania rally.
One spectator was killed and two others were seriously injured. The suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead at the scene