DONALD Trump joked "he can handle it" as a 93-year-old D-Day veteran flirted with US First Lady Melania today.

Thomas Cuthbert laughed "if I was 20 years younger" as he shook 49-year-old Melania's hand - right in front of Donald, 72.

15 Thomas Cuthbert joked 'if I was 20 years younger' as he shook 49-year-old Melania's hand

But the US president jokingly replied: "You could handle it, no question!"

Trump added: "It's my honour, believe me, thank you very much."

HOW THE DAY UNFOLDED

President Trump and the Queen performed a reading at the ceremony, before war hero John Jenkins, 99, paid a touching tribute to his fellow boys

Trump later watched in awe as the Red Arrows performed a stunning aerial display

the Queen, President Trump and Prince Charles met with six veterans at a small reception with the First Lady.

Veteran Thomas Cuthbert, 93, jokingly flirted with Melania in front of the President

Speaking after the meet-and-greet, Mr Cuthbert, from Elmstead Market, Essex, said that Trump "came across very well".

He added: "He surprised me, when you see someone on the TV but he seemed different, he seemed one of the boys.

"His wife was very pleasant as well."

You could handle it, no question! President Trump

The joke came at end of an hour-long D-Day ceremony to remember the historic moment hundreds of thousands of troops stormed the beaches in World War Two.

Mr Trump performed a reading at the ceremony, which also featured a series of poems, dramatisations, songs and speeches.

Trump later watched in awe as the Red Arrows performed a stunning aerial display in honour of the D-Day landings anniversary.

The President looked up into the sky grinning as nine aircraft sped through the sky above Portsmouth this afternoon.

War hero John Jenkins, 99, paid a touching tribute to his fellow boys too, bringing the Queen and President Trump to their feet for a standing ovation.

As he walked on to the stage, the entire crowd - including the Queen, Prince Charles, Donald Trump and Theresa May - rose to honour him.

15 The President could be seen beaming as he watched the aerial performance Credit: Getty - Contributor

15 Streaks of red, white and blue erupted through the sky Credit: Getty - Contributor

15 Crowds cheer as the Red Arrows fly overhead Credit: Solent News

As he walked on to the stage, the entire crowd - including the Queen, Prince Charles, Donald Trump and Theresa May - rose to honour him.

Mr Jenkins was a 24-year-old platoon sergeant in the Pioneer Corps when he landed in Normandy on June 8, 1944.

He was deployed on Gold Beach, one of the five landing points on the French coast where Allied troops launched their operations.

Mr Jenkins, from Portsmouth, told the crowd: "I was terrified. I think everyone was - you don't show it, but it's there.

I was terrified. I think everyone was - you don't show it, but it's there D-Day hero veteran John Jenkins

"I look back on it as a big part of my life, it changed me in a way - but I was just a small part in a very big machine.

"You never forget your comrades because we were all in there together."

The veteran concluded: "It's right that the courage and sacrifice of so many veterans is being honoured 75 years on.

"We must never forget - thank you."

Other veterans were moved to tears in the emotional service.

Afterwards the Queen, President Trump and Prince Charles met with six veterans at a small reception with the First Lady.

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The US President read out a prayer that his predecessor Roosevelt shared with the nation as part of the moving service of remembrance in Portsmouth, attended by more than a dozen leaders from around the world.

And Her Majesty gave a speech too, remembering the "heroism, courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives".

She insisted they will "never be forgotten".

Touching moment D-Day hero John Jenkins gets standing ovation talking about his memories of WW2

15 The veteran fought on the beaches at the age of 24 - gave a speech of thanks Credit: AFP or licensors

15 Theresa May and defence secretary Penny Morduant waved to troops from HMS Queen Elizabeth Credit: AFP or licensors

15 The Queen stood up alongside President Trump and Prince Charles to show her respect Credit: BBC

15 The Queen with Donald Trump, Theresa May and other world leaders to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day

15 The US President and Her Majesty gave short speeches in the hour-long service Credit: Getty - Contributor

15 A tearful veteran looked to be overcome with emotion during the moving ceremony Credit: AP:Associated Press

15 Veterans and current serving personnel stand side by side as they gather to remember the historic events of the D-Day landings

15 Veterans on stage at the 75th anniversary events Credit: UK MOD � Crown 2019 This image may be used for current news purposes only. It may not be u

15 The crowd watched a stage show themed around WW2 Credit: AP:Associated Press

15 President Trump and Melania later left on Air Force One to jet to Ireland Credit: AFP or licensors

15 The couple waved goodbye to Britain at the end of the state visit Credit: AFP or licensors

The Queen speaks at ceremony in Portsmouth as part of D-Day 75th anniversary commemorations

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