Donald Trump said being in Britain 'warms my heart' as he spoke of his excitement to see his 'long-time friend' King Charles III today. The US President, 79, said 'everybody respects' the 76-year-old monarch and declared 'they love him' as he touched down last night to begin his historic second state visit. He made the glowing comments about Charles after landing on the lawn of the US Ambassador's residence in Regent's Park on Marine One. And Trump praised the 'outstanding' job his US Ambassador to the UK Warren Stevens had done as he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him outside Winfield House where he will spend the night. The Maga leader had earlier arrived at Stansted Airport on Air Force One and held his 55-year-old wife First Lady Melania's hand as he walked down the aircraft steps. Melania sported a trench coat from British designer Burberry and black riding boots as she and her husband were greeted by the Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, on behalf of King Charles.Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who opposed his first state visit, shook Trump's hand for about five seconds.The President's allies have vowed he would 'go easy' on struggling Sir Keir Starmer during his visit following a series of domestic hits to the Prime Minister's leadership. Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by The Viscount Hood at Stansted Airport on Tuesday night Donald Trump walks hand-in-hand with First Lady Melania as they descend the aircraft steps after landing at Stansted Airport The US President, 79, landed at Stansted Airport on Air Force One just after 9pm on Tuesday President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to his state visitOn board Air Force One, Trump gushed about the expected pageantry awaiting him. 'Enjoy yourselves. You're going to have some great pictures today,' he told reporters. 'It's going to be a beautiful event. Everyone's looking forward to it. And we'll just relax and have a good time.'On Tuesday night, four people were arrested after images of Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and Donald Trump were projected onto Windsor Castle.Trump earlier boasted about heading to the UK and spoke of his excitement to see the 76-year-old monarch, whom he described as 'an elegant gentleman'. After arriving at Winfield House, Trump stood with Mr Stevens and praised the 'outstanding' job he is doing. 'We had a good flight, a lot of people came with us. Tomorrow's going to be a very big day, Mr Ambassador,' he said.'I love Turnberry. I love Aberdeen, I have a lot of things here that - they warm my heart, I wanna tell you.'It's a very special place, great place.'Asked if he had a message for King Charles, he added: 'We're going to see him tomorrow and he's been a friend of mine for a long time, and everybody respects him, and they love him.'Trump earlier spoke about his relationship with Charles ahead of boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. 'My relationship is very good with the UK, and Charles, as you know, who's now King, is my friend,' he said.'It's the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honoured twice. So, it's a great honour. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper shook Trump's hand for about five seconds Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump disembark from Air Force One where the The King’s Colour Squadron from Royal Air Force lined up on the tarmac Trump salutes as he is greeted at Stansted Airport for his second state visit Trump will be flown by his Marine One helicopter (pictured on Tuesday at Stansted Airport) to the US ambassador's residence Winfield House in Regent's Park, London Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by Viscount Henry Hood The Trumps exit Air Force One after arriving at Stansted Airport. Melania was wearing a trench coat from British designer Burberry Trump walks onto Marine One where he will now be flown to the US ambassador's residence in Regent's Park, London Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper greets the US President on the tarmac at Stansted Airport Trump and Melania arrive at Stansted Airport before being whisked away on Marine One The Trumps are on their second state visit to the UK with previous one taking place in 2019 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper earlier greeted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Trump is seen chatting to members of the press during his flight to Britain Protestors are gathering outside Windsor Castle on Tuesday ahead of Trump's second state visit Protestors hold placards reading 'go away, you're polluting Windsor', and 'fascists not welcome' Trump supporters wave an American flag, while another holds a RIP Charlie Kirk sign Some Maga faithful were also seen outside the castle grounds waving an American flag