Donald Trump has long had a fondness for the United Kingdom. The United States president has often heaped praise on the country and its institutions, including the Royal Family. After his state visit in 2019, he described the late Queen Elizabeth II as an “incredible lady”. That fondness for the UK and fascination with the royals has undoubtedly played a key role in the development of a positive relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer – and the past week’s edge secured by the country over its European competitors in trade with the US. When Trump took office a second time,…