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King and Queen arrive for first US state visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US on at the start of a four-day state visit.

This is the first time a British monarch has travelled there for a state visit since 2007, when President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush hosted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

But President Trump has made two state visits to the UK, with the most recent one last year.

There have been question marks over the relationship between the US and UK have in recent months, after President Trump criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for not getting involved in the conflict in Iran.

It's hoped this visit can be a way to strengthen relations between the countries, and provide a way for more discussions to take place.

Plane shown on runway with King and Queen walking down the steps. There is a red carpet coming from the steps and military personnel can be seen carrying a US and Union flag. Reuters

The couple arrived at Andrews military airbase in Maryland on Monday afternoon

King and Queen standing at the bottom of airplane steps holding bouquets handed to them by two children. Reuters

They were then given flowers by children and a band performed the British and American national anthems.

In the grounds of the White House President Trump and King Charles walk together with the Queen and First Lady following behind. PA Media

The King and Queen went on to meet the Trumps at the White House

King Charles, Queen Camilla, First Lady Melania and US President Donald Trump are seen sitting around a small table cover in tea cups and dishes PA Media

The President and First Lady treated the Royal couple to afternoon tea in the White House Green Room

Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania stand next to a White House beehive in the grounds of the White House PA Media

They were also keen to show off their newly-expanded beehive, rebuilt in the shape of a miniature White House

King Charles is seen smiling while standing in a garden surrounded by people wanting to speak to him Reuters

Later in the day the Royal visitors attended a garden party at the UK's embassy in Washington DC, with more than 600 guests

Queen Camilla shakes hands with British Olympic diver Tom Daley Reuters

Those invited were people with US and UK connections, and the Queen came across a familiar face British Olympic diver Tom Daley who now lives in the US

On Tuesday, the King will give a speech to US politicians in Congress.

This will be the first time a monarch has made a speech like this since Elizabeth II in 1991.

President Trump will also give a speech later in the day, at a state dinner in the White House.

That event is designed to bring together politicians and celebrities from the US and the UK.