"I recalled her kindness, dignity, and constancy, and how she deepened the friendship between our nations," Biden tweeted. 

Biden also told the king he hoped "to continue a close relationship with him."

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The White House has not said what meetings Biden might have with Britain’s new prime minister or others while in England for the Queen’s funeral.

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Biden had known the queen for three decades and had met her three times, most recently in June 2021, when she hosted him and the First Lady at Windsor Castle during their visit to the U.K. to attend the Group of Seven leaders' summit.

After that visit, Biden told reporters the queen was "very gracious" and said he invited her to the White House. Biden said the monarch reminded him of his late mother. 

Biden last week ordered flags over the White House and other public buildings to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of the queen’s burial.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: President Biden tells King Charles he wants to maintain 'close relationship'

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