Donald Trump has tweeted he is "very much" looking forward to meeting Theresa May, adding that he considers Britain to be "very special".

The President-elect and the Prime Minister are due to meet in Washington in the spring.

I look very much forward to meeting Prime Minister Theresa May in Washington in the Spring. Britain, a longtime U.S. ally, is very special! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2017

A date for the meeting is yet to be announced, but it is expected to come within weeks of Mr Trump's inauguration on 20 January.

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In his tweet, Mr Trump acknowledged that Britain is "a longtime US ally" - a signal that the "special relationship" between the US and the UK will be maintained under his administration.


Mr Trump's warm words will be welcomed by Downing Street after so much of the spotlight falling on his relationship former UKIP leader Nigel Farage.

Mrs May's relationship with the White House is seen as key as Britain prepares to leave the EU and redefines its position in the world.

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The two leaders are understood to have spoken twice since Mr Trump's election victory in November.

Mrs May's closest advisers travelled to the US in December to build links with the President-elect's team.

:: The Prime Minister will give her first broadcast interview of the year to Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday. Watch live on Sky News from 10am. Sky's Adam Boulton will also have a special Brexit edition of All Out Politics with live reaction, debate and analysis on Mrs May's exclusive interview from 8pm.