Donald Trump, First Lady Melania meet King Charles, Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at Windsor Castle, the historic second state visit for the US President.

Mr and Mrs Trump flew in on Tuesday night (local time), before the royal red carpet was rolled out.

The royal family usually gives US presidents one state visit. However, since Mr Trump’s last state visit in 2019, Queen Elizabeth II has passed, and Charles sent the unprecedented offer to the Republican via a personal invitation delivered to the White House by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

During the visit, experts expect the UK to display the full force of its historic pomp and pagentry to woo Mr Trump, with politics discussed on the side.

It is expected that trade, US investment, defence and the Ukraine-Russia war will be the political priorities discussed between the two nations.

Mr Trump and the First Lady were greeted first by Prince William and Princess Catherine.

The King and Queen then greeted the US visitors before kicking off proceedings.

Both the US national anthem and God Save the King were played to start the day.

Mr Trump and King Charles travelled in the Irish State Coach as they approached Windsor Castle. The First Lady and the Queen travelled separately in the Scottish State Coach.

Both coaches were covered, with original plans for open-air carriages being thrown into chaos at late notice due to rain.

King Charles and Mr Trump were seen smiling and laughing together as the inspected the guard of honour on display for the state visit.

Mr Trump and the First Lady will be treated to multiple musical performances later in the day, with 200 musicians standing by.

The schedule includes a reef laying at Queen Elizabeth II’s grave, before a military flyover, displaying US and UK aircraft takes place.

As night approaches, Mr Trump and the First Lady will be treated to a state dinner.