King Charles has highlighted the UK's "relationship founded on friendship" with the US as the country celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

Axar.az reports, citing BBC, in a message to US President Donald Trump and the American citizens, the King said that "through centuries of shared challenge and achievement" the two countries have built "trust and a belief in liberty, the rule of law and the dignity of all people".

He added that "as we look ahead to the next 250 years, I have no doubt we will continue to defend our shared values".

"The connection between our people is one that I trust will only grow stronger with time."