Biden news - live: US president accused of 'ignoring' King Charles in awkward moment

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The UK-US relationship is "solid", Joe Biden said during his Downing Street meeting with Rishi Sunak.

King Charles appeared to lose patience and scald a guard trying to rush Joe Biden during his visit to Windsor Castle.

The US President met with Rishi Sunak and His Majesty today ahead of a two-day NATO summit in Lithuania.

Mr. Biden appeared to ignore the king when he tried to stop him from speaking during their inspection of the Welsh guards.

The US president also risked breaking protocol by grabbing Charles's arm as they shook hands and then put their hands on his back during their tour of the quadrangle.

There was a moment when the king tried to get Mr. Biden guard walking while the president spoke to a palace guard.

But the monarch then reprimanded the guard before walking away with the president.

Mr. Biden is only spending 24 hours in London, which is not an official state visit.

He also spent just 42 minutes having tea with the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street, the reported Mail Online.