Donald Trump has teased he has a "big day" ahead of him on Wednesday after touching down in Britain for his unprecedented second State Visit.
The US President landed at London Stansted Airport this evening, marking the start of his three-day trip in the UK.
Mr Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump, were welcomed by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the US Ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, and The Viscount Hood, Lord in Waiting, who represents the King, upon their arrival.
Speaking to the media alongside Mr Stephens after disembarking Air Force One, Mr Trump said he had a "great flight".
The US President teased that he has a 'bid day' tomorrow as he touched down in Britain
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He added: "[The ambassador] is outstanding, so I want to thank him in welcoming us.
"We had a good flight, a lot of people came with us, and tomorrow is going to be a very big day, Mr Ambassador."
Mr Stephens agreed with his remarks, saying tomorrow would be a "historic day".
When asked how he feels to be back in the UK, Mr Trump said "I love it" adding: "I love Turnberry, I love Aberdeen, I have a lot of things here that warm my heart..It's a very special place, a great place."
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the UK this evening
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He discussed plans to meet with King Charles tomorrow, who he said had been a friend "for a long time".
The King will host Mr Trump at Windsor Castle, where he will be treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.
There are no public-facing engagements for the president, with thousands expected to take part in major protests against his two-day stay.
But he has hinted at possible tariff relief for UK steel ahead of talks with Sir Keir Starmer at the Prime Minister’s country residence, Chequers, on Thursday.
Trade, Ukraine and Gaza are set to dominate talks between the two leaders.
The trans-Atlantic allies are understood to have come to an agreement focused on accelerating the development of nuclear power, with Mr Trump and the Prime Minister expected to sign the deal this week.
Republican Congressman Pat Harrigan, a Member of the For Country Caucus who was awarded two Bronze Stars for his service in Afghanistan with the US Army Special Operations, told GB News: "President Trump’s second State Visit to the United Kingdom is historic.
"No other American president has ever received this honour and it reflects the strength of the UK–US special relationship.
More than 1,600 Met police officers will be deployed as hundreds of activists are preparing to protest in central London over the State Visit
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"The full honours extended by King Charles underscore the deep respect between our nations when America leads with confidence.
"Britain and America both need leaders who strengthen our partnership, not weaken it."
Speaking to reporters ahead of landing this evening, Mr Trump said: "My relationship is very good with the UK, and Charles, as you know, who’s now King, is my friend.
"It’s the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honoured twice. So, it’s a great honour."
He added: "I’m there also on trade. They want to see if they can refine the trade deal a little bit.
"We’ve made a deal, and it’s a great deal, and I’m into helping them."