Despite Khan's and Corbyn's desperate efforts to spoil the day and sour the special relationship between Britain and the United States, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania today enjoyed a splendid official welcome!

It was a welcome befitting our closest friend and ally on the eve of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when so many Americans gave their lives liberating Europe from tyranny and safeguarding our freedom.

Britain First welcomes Donald and Melania!

Below, in pictures, the first day of their historic state visit.

Arrival

Melania, stunning as ever

At Buckingham Palace

Westminster Abbey, tomb of the Unknown Warrior

Afternoon tea with Charles and Camilla

The state banquet