After the death of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), US President Joe Biden (79) was in office for the first time with her successor, King Charles III. (73), on the phone. This was announced by the White House in Washington on Wednesday. He expressed his condolences to the late Queen's son. He also fondly remembered the friendliness and hospitality when the Queen received him and First Lady Jill Biden (71) at Windsor Castle in June 2022.

He also conveyed the American people's great admiration for the late Queen. Their dignity and durability deepened the enduring friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Biden also expressed his desire to continue the close relationship with the new king.