Justin Trudeau wore bright Adidas suede sneakers to King Charles’ throne speech, sparking outrage and memes online as well as questions concerning diplomacy.

When Starmer himself visited the White House in February, hunting for a trade deal, his perfunctory gift was an invitation from the King for Trump, who described Charles as a “beautiful man, a wonderful man.” Having observed Trump's taste for all things gold and royal, Carney used Charles to send a clear signal to Trump: the King is with us.

King Charles issued a poignant message hours after the horrific incident that happened in Liverpool on Monday evening.