Donald Trump says he 'loves the UK' as he touches down for second state visit to meet 'good friend' King Charles

The Marine One helicopter carrying Mr Trump landed on the lawn outside Winfield House, the American ambassador to the UK’s residence in central London.

Mr Trump told reporters that ambassador Warren Stephens was "doing really well" and said the "relationships are great".

Asked about his feelings towards the UK, he said: "I love it. I love Turnberry, I love Aberdeen.

"I have a lot of things here that warm my heart. I want to tell you. It’s a very special place."

Talking about his relationship with the King, he said: "He’s been a friend of mine for a long time, and everybody respects him, and they love him."

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Mr Trump and his wife Melania have a busy day ahead of them on Wednesday as they spend time with the Royals and enjoy a state banquet.

They will be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales before being formally welcomed by the King and Queen as a royal salute is fired from the east lawn of Windsor Castle and at the Tower of London.

The Trumps will then be treated to a carriage procession through the Windsor estate with Charles, Camilla, William and Kate along a route towards the castle that is lined by members of the Armed Forces, with three military bands from the Royal Marines, the Army and the RAF.

Mr Trump, accompanied by Charles, will inspect the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle.

Members of the Royal Family will join the Trumps in the State Dining Room and the visitors will be taken to see a special display of Royal Collection items which relate to the United States of America, in the Green Drawing Room.

In a private moment, Mr and Mrs Trump will later visit the late Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, and lay a wreath. It will be followed by a short tour of the chapel and a musical performance from the chapel choir.

Mr Trump will be treated to a flypast by the Red Arrows and UK and US F-35 military jets on the east lawn at Windsor Castle and a special beating retreat military ceremony.

The traditional grand state banquet is set to take place at Windsor Castle in the evening, with both Mr Trump and Charles set to give speeches as the glittering event gets underway.

Mr and Mrs Trump arrived at Stansted Airport for their second state visit to the UK shortly after 9pm on Tuesday.

The president held his wife’s hand as they descended the steps from the plane.

The couple were greeted at the foot of the aircraft steps by the US Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Monica Crowley, and welcomed by The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, on behalf of the King.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was among those assembled near the foot of the aircraft to meet the president off the plane.

Mr Trump was greeted by them, then walked with his wife to their helicopter, Marine One.

Marine One took off from the airport at 9.25pm and Mr and Mrs Trump travelled onwards to Winfield House, the official London residence of the US ambassador in Regent’s Park.

Four people were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications after images of Mr Trump and paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle, Thames Valley Police said.

Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker said: "We take any unauthorised activity around Windsor Castle extremely seriously.

"Our officers responded swiftly to stop the projection and four people have been arrested.

"We are conducting a thorough investigation with our partners into the circumstances surrounding this incident and will provide further updates when we are in a position to do so."

Political campaign group Led By Donkeys shared an image of the stunt to Instagram with the caption "Hey Donald, welcome to Windsor Castle".

The four people remain in custody, the force said.