Donald Trump was treated to an unprecedented display of military pomp and pageantry as his historic second state visit began with a spectacular ceremonial welcome.The US president and First Lady Melania Trump also received a personal, family-centred greeting from the King and his immediate family - with Mr Trump in turn complimenting the Princess of Wales.Around 1,500 troops in total are involved in the ceremonial events throughout the day - almost double those on duty for the recent state visit

Donald Trump was treated to an unprecedented display of military pomp and pageantry as his historic second state visit began with a spectacular ceremonial welcome.The US president and First Lady Melania Trump also received a personal, family-centred greeting from the King and his immediate family - with Mr Trump in turn complimenting the Princess of Wales.Around 1,500 troops in total are involved in the ceremonial events throughout the day - almost double those on duty for the recent state visit of France's President Emmanuel Macron.