GB News presenter Bev Turner has shed light on Donald Trump's flight to the UK for his two-day State Visit, admitting the atmosphere on Air Force One was "subdued".
Speaking to the People's Channel, Bev detailed the US President's demeanour on board Air Force One as he travelled to London from Maryland, revealing he was "not as jolly".
The US President is meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla on the Windsor Castle estate today, as they will witness a joint flypast between US and UK forces.
Discussing the unprecedented visit on GB News, Bev told Britain's Newsroom that the atmosphere on this occasion was "subdued", following the death of President Trump's friend and ally Charlie Kirk.
GB News presenter Bev Turner revealed the atmosphere on Air Force One was 'subdued' ahead of Donald Trump's UK State Visit
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Bev revealed: "If I have to describe the atmosphere amongst the group who are here from the White House, I would say it's pretty subdued on this occasion.
"It is hard to overstate how significant the death of Charlie Kirk has been to this administration. Most of the people who work closely with President Trump were good friends of Charlie Kirk, and the President came down last night on the airplane to say hello to the press, and he definitely didn't look as jolly as I have seen him before."
Pointing out the upcoming funeral of Mr Kirk following the President's State Visit, Bev added: "He didn't look particularly happy, he looked a bit tired and worn out because of course, when he gets back from here on Thursday, the funeral of Charlie Kirk, which him and his family are all attending, will be on Saturday in Arizona.
"But before then, we have to get through this state visit. And what a remarkable occasion for England and for America and for this relationship."
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| POOLDetailing President Trump's schedule for the rest of today, Bev told GB News that there will be a wreath laying ceremony and a state banquet this evening.
Bev said: "There'll be a private lunch just after 1pm and then at 3pm, the President and his wife will lay a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II, and we will be there.
"I will be in a very small group of journalists, and press will be in attendance at that particular event. And then we've got the military ceremony, and again, hopefully myself and GB News will be up close at that occasion."
Highlighting the President's "fondness" for the UK, Bev said: "Donald Trump is very excited about this because this is exactly what he loves. He loves the UK, we've got a very good trade deal because he loves the UK and he's made no apologies for that."
Bev told GB News that Donald Trump has a 'fondness' for the UK
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Asked by host Charlie Peters if the Trump administration "appreciate" the effort of the British pomp and pageantry put on by King Charles, Bev concluded: "Yes, very much, but is there a sense that the UK is lucky to be having a visit from President Trump? Also yes.
"Remember, this is a very competent administration, there'll be a lot of people here who say that actually the UK is the lucky one on this occasion."
She added: "Trump is is doing very well in very many areas in the US and particularly in Washington, D.C, where I'm now based to launch our new GB News show next week.
"The people in Washington that I talk to, just the every day man and woman on the streets will tell you, even the reluctance of Trump's supporters is that things have changed."