In Pictures: Oval Office meeting follows ceremonial welcome for King and Queen
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted the royal visitors on their state visit to mark 250 years of US independence.
The King and President Donald Trump have held a meeting in the Oval Office as part of the state visit to the US to mark 250 years of independence.
The president and first lady Melania Trump greeted the King and Queen on the South Lawn of the White House before a welcome speech from the president to the royal couple.
Despite recent tensions between the long-time allies, the president praised the enduring relation between the nations and also mentioned the late Queen Elizabeth II, drawing attention to a tree she had planted as a sapling.
The King, President Donald Trump and aides in the Oval Office (Chris Jackson/PA)The meeting marks 250 years of US independence (Henry Nicholls/PA)An Oval Office meeting between King and president (Henry Nicholls/PA)Charles claps after Donald Trump turns back to look at him as he delivers a speech (Aaron Chown/PA)The president and first lady Melania Trump greet the King and Queen (Chris Jackson/PA)
The build-up to the visit had been marred by tensions between the nations over the US military action against Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
In return, the president had criticised a lack of support from the UK for his actions.
The King and President Donald Trump during the ceremonial welcome (Chris Jackson/PA)Charles, Camilla, Donald Trump and his wife first lady Melania Trump stand together on the Blue Room balcony (Chris Jackson/PA)The King and the US president shake hands (Chris Jackson/PA)US President Donald Trump speaking during the ceremonial welcome (Chris Jackson/PA)
While the King and president chatted in the Oval Office the Queen and first lady met students.
Queen Camilla and first lady Melania Trump with American students in the tennis pavilion of the White House (Suzanne Plunkett/AP)The Queen and Mrs Trump with American students who were using virtual reality headsets and AI-enabled glasses to view artefacts from the White House (Suzanne Plunkett/PA)
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