The U.K. Armed Forces also made a significant contribution to the state welcome, for “an ally that has long been the U.K.’s principal defence and security partner.”

Melania Trump has been getting to know the British Royal family during her historic state visit to the UK this week - but it appears she has warmed to some members more than others.

“Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence relationship ever known,” the King said of the US and UK.