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President Trump is heading to the UK for a state visit this year after an invitation from Queen.

Prime Minister Theresa May made the announcement during a joint press conference with the two leaders in America this afternoon.

He will no doubt be joined by the First Lady Melania Trump during the visit.

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During the briefing both praised the so-called 'special relationship' that exists between the US and Britain.

Mrs May said: "Thank you for inviting me so soon after your inauguration and I'm delighted to be able to congratulate you on what was a stunning election victory.

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"And, as you say, the invitation is an indication of the strength and importance of the special relationship that exists between our two countries, a relationship based on the bonds of history, of family, kinship and common interests.

"And in a further sign of the importance of that relationship I have today been able to convey Her Majesty the Queen's hope that President Trump and the First Lady would pay a state visit to the United Kingdom later this year and I'm delighted that the president has accepted that invitation."

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Brits started proposing protests to the visit within minutes of the announcement.