Donald Trump comments on King Charles before boarding flight to UK

US President Donald Trump is set for his second state visit to UK.

Trump praised the British monarch King Charles ahead of his flight to the Great Britain.

He boarded Air Force One to fly to the UK along with his wife, first lady Melania Trump.

Before boarding the flight, the president praised King Charles calling him an “elegant gentleman”.

The pair is due to arrive at Windsor Castle’s private estate on Tuesday evening, September 16.

They will be hosted by King Charles and treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet later on September 17.

While leaving the White House, Trump said he ha been friends with the King and Queen for a long time.

Earlier, a “very high threat level” was imposed at Windsor Castle before the trip.

Security is being kept on high alert during the state visit.

As of now, the King has arrived at the castle and is ready to greet the US President.

He was previously leading the royal family in mourning the Duchess of Kent at her funeral in Westminster Cathedral.