King Charles and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are said to have voiced their mutual respect and admiration for both the late Queen and Nelson Mandela during the first day of the leader's two-day trip.
Mr Ramaphosa followed the tradition of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
He also said he would ask Mr Sunak to increase the number of South African university students coming to to study for doctorates in the UK "It is only by working together across our countries and our generations that we will tackle some of the greatest challenges of our time, for instance, our collaboration in science innovation is literally vital in order to protect people's health by preparing for future pandemics," he said.
"Mr President, your visit offers an opportunity for us to chart a path forward together investing in each other's potential and facing the challenges of our world together as partners and as friends striving for equality, justice and fairness for all.
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