THE Queen and Prince Charles have welcomed Donald Trump and fellow NATO leaders to Buckingham Palace.

The US President landed in London last night for the 70th anniversary summit with world chiefs, and is now enjoying a whirlwind tour of meetings with his counterparts and Royals.

37 Inside Buckingham Palace tonight, Camilla shakes hands with US President Donald Trump, watched on by the Queen

37 The Queen walking alongside Melania Trump in Buckingham Palace

37 Trump pulls a funny face while sitting next to Prince Charles for the group photo Credit: AFP or licensors

37 Leaders of NATO alliance countries, and its secretary general, join the Queen and Prince Charles for a group picture during a reception in Buckingham Palace

37 Boris Johnson joined the Princess Royal and fellow leaders from around the world in the royal residence's grand State Rooms

37 Royal laugh: A happy-looking Queen chats with guests at Buckingham Palace

37 Prince Charles and Camilla watch as the Queen is introduced to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during tonight's reception at Buckingham Palace in London

37 The Duchess of Cambridge was among the many royals in attendance

37 The royals are out in force for the event, including the Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra

37 The Queen listens intently to German Chancellor Angela Merkel Credit: 2019 Getty Images

37 Donald Trump with the Queen tonight at Buckingham Palace

37 US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump greet Deputy Master of The Household Lt Col Anthony Charles Richards as they arrive at a reception for NATO leaders hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace Credit: Getty Images - Getty

37 The Trumps outside Buckingham Palace, ahead of tonight's NATO reception with the Queen Credit: Getty Images - Getty

37 The Queen with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (centre) and Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski, at Buckingham Palace

37 Boris Johnson, greets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine

37 Erdogan arrives with his wife Emine at Buckingham Palace, London, as NATO leaders gather

37 Boris Johnson with French President Emmanuel Macron during the palace reception

CLARENCE HOUSE

Mr Trump met the Prince of Wales for an afternoon tea at Clarence House, ahead of tonight's NATO reception with the Queen.

Protesters on the Mall could be heard and helicopters hovered above as the president's motorcade - featuring his vehicle 'The Beast' - arrived.

After being kept waiting for around 40 minutes, Prince Charles and Camilla greeted the Trumps at the entrance shortly before 6pm before welcoming them inside.

The two couples posed for pictures in the morning room before moving to private quarters for tea.

Both the duchess and Melania opted for bold colours, with Camilla wearing a red dress under a black cape jacket and the First Lady dressed in a yellow cape.

37 Before going to Buckingham Palace, Melania and Donald Trump joked with Prince Charles at Clarence House earlier today Credit: Getty - Contributor

37 The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall with US President Donald Trump and wife Melania at Clarence House, where they had tea

37 Donald and Melania Trump arriving for tea, hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla, on December 3 Credit: Getty - Contributor

37 First lady Melania Trump was greeted by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in London Credit: Getty - Contributor

37 Prince Charles and Camilla speak with Donald and Melania at Clarence House today

Their meeting, which was expected to last around half an hour, came ahead of a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Queen, which they are all attending.

Prince Charles earlier today met other NATO leaders, including Canada's PM Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg and Italy's PM, Giuseppe Conte.

Several NATO leaders including France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Angela Merkel are in town to celebrate 70 years of the historic alliance, which keeps millions of people around the world safe.

The Queen will tonight host them at Buckingham Palace for a reception, before they go onto No10 for more discussions.

Donald Trump has previously boasted of his amazing relationship with Her Majesty.

37 Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge leaves Kensington Palace for a reception for NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace Credit: Splash News

37 Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel at Buckingham Palace

37 Cops outside Buckingham Palace ahead of a reception for NATO leaders to mark 70 years of the alliance

37 US President Donald Trump drives past Buckingham Palace in a limousine also known as 'The Beast' Credit: Reuters

37 The American president's silhouette can be seen in the vehicle Credit: Reuters

Speaking earlier this year, he said: “I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun.

"And her people said she hasn't had so much fun in 25 years.

“Then I got criticised for it because they said we were having too much fun.”

His last visit sparked a flurry of controversy after he suggested Prince Charles now backs Brexit.

But the US President said it was "pretty hard" for royals to speak their true feelings about politics as they had to stay neutral.

DON LANDS IN THE UK Today The Queen will host a reception at Buckingham Palace for Nato Leaders to mark 70 years of the Alliance. Wednesday December 4 The official programme on December 4 will take place at the Grove Hotel, Watford. An official greeting by the Secretary General and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is scheduled to start shortly after 9am, followed by a family photo. A working session of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government is scheduled to start at 10:00 and last until 13:00. The Secretary General will hold a press conference with Boris Johnson at 13:30.

37 Boris Johnson at Buckingham Palace's reception for NATO leaders

37 Boris greets old friend and foe Xavier Bettel, the PM of Luxembourg

37 Macron, Boris Johnson, Turkish PM Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at No10 Credit: Muhurdar

37 Donald Trump held a press conference with NATO's boss Jens Stoltenberg this morning Credit: AP:Associated Press

His trip has already seen the former reality host lay wade into the election, dismissing claims by Labour the US is interested in the NHS.

In a blow for one of Jeremy Corbyn's main election attacks, Mr Trump claimed he wouldn't take the health service even if it is “on a silver platter”.

The US President said he "didn't even know where the rumour came from".

Mr Trump has also insisted he is still "a fan of Brexit", but didn't rule out working with a Corbyn government.

He said he "didn't want to complicate" the election by giving his thoughts on British politics.

"I've won a lot of election for a lot of people," he said.

"This is a different country."

But Mr Trump admitted that "I can work with anybody" as he was a "very easy person to work with".

"You know I was a fan of Brexit, I called it, the day before.

"I think Boris is very capable and I think he'll do a good job."

37 NHS nurses and doctors protest outside Buckingham Palace during a 'Hands off our NHS' protest against Donald Trump

37 Protesters speak out against the visit of US President Trump during a demonstration in London, December 3 Credit: EPA

37 Activist Danny Tommo is taken away by police after scuffles between pro and anti-Trump supporters outside Buckingham Palace Credit: Reuters

37 The NHS isn't for sale - demonstrators rally outside the palace Credit: EPA

37 Activists wearing red robes and white bonnets based on The Handmaid's Tale demonstrate against Trump Credit: Getty Images - Getty

MET BY PROTEST

While Mr Trump mingled with leaders at Buckingham Palace, protesters marched from Trafalgar Square down The Mall, to the palace.

NHS nurses, doctors and workers campaigning over potential risks to the NHS from a future US-UK trade deal were among those demonstrating tonight.

Nick Dearden, from Global Justice Now, said: "Tuesday's demonstration will be led by nurses and doctors - to symbolise the millions of people who will stand up for our health service against a US president who simply represents the biggest, greediest corporate interests in the world."

Stand Up To Trump, Stop the War Coalition and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) were among the groups taking part.

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Lindsey German, from Stop the War Coalition, added: "We need an alternative to war, militarism and racism - an anti-war government and a mass demonstration against Trump and NATO."

CND general secretary Kate Hudson described NATO as "a hugely dangerous and destructive nuclear-armed alliance with the capacity to destroy all forms of life many times over".

She added: "This is no time to celebrate and welcome it to London."

37 Anti-Trump protests took place in London Credit: AFP or licensors

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