Donald Trump becomes 12th US President to meet the Queen as he arrives at Windsor Castle with Melania for traditional English tea
Trump described Queen as a 'tremendous woman' after scathing appraisal of Theresa May's Brexit plans
Trump tried to repair damage by saying their relationship is 'never better' after a banquet at Blenheim Palace
But yesterday he blasted May for ignoring his advice on Brexit, explaining: 'I'd have done it differently'
The red carpet is being rolled out at Windsor Castle where he and Melania will meet Her Majesty for tea later
Tens of thousands are protesting on the streets of the UK but Mr. Trump says: 'It's fine - a lot of people like me'
The Queen has welcomed President Trump and the First Lady to Windsor Castle. The monarch, 92, greeted Mr. and Mrs. Trump in the quadrangle of the royal residence ahead of a private tea.
A Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards, gave a Royal Salute and the US national anthem was played as the US visitors arrived for the engagement. Mr. Trump is the 12th president to meet Her Majesty.
The Queen and President Trump inspected the Guard of Honour before watching the military march past. Mr and Mrs Trump will then take tea with the Queen in the castle.
The Queen looked elegant in a periwinkle blue coat and matching hat for the occasion while Mrs Trump changed out of the £1,550 striped Victoria Beckham dress she wore earlier today and into a cream skirt suit for the meeting.
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Mr Trump hailed the Queen as a 'tremendous woman' in his interview with the Sun today.
He told the paper: 'If you think of it, for so many years she has represented her country, she has really never made a mistake. You don't see, like, anything embarrassing. She is just an incredible woman. My wife is a tremendous fan of hers. She has got a great and beautiful grace about her.'
President Trump and the First Lady arrived at Windsor Castle by Marine 1, landing on the eastern lawn - out of view of protesters who had gathered outside one of the castle gates.
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Queen Elizabeth II greets President of the United States, Donald Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump at Windsor Castle after the US national anthem was played
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The monarch, 92, greeted Mr and Mrs Trump in the quadrangle of the royal residence ahead of a private tea
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President Trump walked with the Queen as they inspected the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle where the US national anthem was played in his honour
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Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she reaches out a hand to the president at Windsor Castle as he continues his tour of the UK this weekend
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The Queen looked elegant in periwinkle blue as she awaited the arrival of President Trump and the First Lady on Friday
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Donald Trump smiles as he passes the Guard at Windsor Castle, where he has met the Queen, who he earlier described as a 'tremendous woman'
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Queen Elizabeth II stands with US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, in the Grand Corridor during their visit to Windsor Castle
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Donald Trump and the Queen inspect the Guards in the grounds, where the president was treated to a performance of the US national anthem
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The Queen speaks with First Lady Melania Trump as the President looks downward in the the grounds of Windsor Castle during his visit
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Queen Elizabeth II, President of the United States Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump walk from the Quadrangle after inspecting the Guard at Windsor Castle
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The President and First Lady stand with their hands on their hearts as they are treated to a performance of the US national anthem at the castle
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President Trump's visit has prompted protests across the country and he has today met the Queen after meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May last night
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Coldstream Guards parade past US President Donald Trump, who witnessed them give a rousing rendition of his country's national anthem as part of his welcome
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Donald Trump has met the Queen at Windsor Castle as part of this weekend's tour of the UK following on from his meeting with Theresa May
Earlier Mr. Trump joined Mrs. May in attending a military display at Chequers before a working lunch at Chequers. At a press conference outside the country residence, he assured the UK-US relationship was 'stronger than ever'.
Mr. Trump held Theresa May's hand and apologized for accusing her of wrecking Brexit saying: 'Whatever you do is OK with us' as the PM's political crisis turned into a love-in.
In an extraordinary press conference at Chequers, a contrite Mr. Trump said there was a 'bond like no other' between Britain and the United States and said their 'indispensable' relationship was 'the highest level of special'.
Mr. Trump insisted he 'absolutely' believes the US will do a 'fantastic' trade deal with the UK, provided Brexit leaves the UK free from interference from Brussels - 24 hours after he said it was dead.
Looking directly at Mrs. May he said: 'I don't know what they are going to do but whatever you do is OK with me. Just make sure we are able to trade together'.
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Mrs. May said that they would be pursuing an 'ambitious' trade deal and Mr Trump said today was about celebrating the special relationship between America and Britain and said it was a 'bond like no other' as they fought to repair the special relationship
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Donald Trump and Theresa May give the press conference at Chequers
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Donald Trump grabs Theresa May's hand as they walk through the grounds of Chequers amid tensions over Brexit and trade deal
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Donald Trump said that Mrs. May was an 'incredible woman is doing the fantastic job' and said the Brexit negotiations are a 'rough deal'
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