Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the trade relationship with the UK, Pope Francis' death, meeting with King Charles
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, just hours after the death of Pope Francis.
Luxon confirmed he spoke to the King about the death of the Pope during his meeting, but would not divulge further details.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said Luxon “enjoyed discussing New Zealand issues with the King”.
Luxon said discussions with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in coming days will revolve around the Ukraine-Russia war and trade.
He and Starmer will travel to meet New Zealand soldiers who are training Ukrainian…
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