President Donald Trump has thanked King Charles for bestowing on him "one of the highest honours of my life" in a second state visit.

The US leader spoke following King Charles' speech at the State Banquet, where he praised Mr Trump's "commitment" to finding solutions to world conflicts.

Mr Trump is the first US President to be invited to the UK for a second state visit and he joked that he "hopes he will be the last."

Beginning his speech, the US President said: "Your Majesty, Melania and I are equally grateful to you and Queen Camilla for your extraordinary graciousness.

"And to William and Kate, thank you so much it has been so great being with you today. Thank you so much.

"It is a singular privilege to be the first American President welcomed here for a second state visit, that's a first and maybe it will be the last time. I hope it is actually.