In pictures: Theresa May and Donald Trump hold hands as they celebrate US-UK 'special relationship'

Donald Trump and Theresa May were spotted holding hands briefly as they walked through the White House after their first meeting.

The Prime Minister flew to the US this week to become the first world leader to meet the newly-inaugurated US President.

President Trump hailed the “special relationship” between the two nations, describing them as “one of the great forces in history for justice and for peace”.

The two leaders were seen holding hands just moments before they delivered a joint news conference.

Former billionaire businessman Donald Trump told reporters that he believed the UK and US were going to have a “fantastic relationship” and said their bond was “stronger than ever”.

Opening the press conference, President Trump said: “I am honoured to have the Prime Minister here for our first official visit from a foreign leader.

“It is our first visit so a great honour.

“The special relationship between our two countries has been one of the great forces for justice and for peace and by the way, my mother was born in Scotland - Stornoway, which is serious Scotland.

“Today the United States renews our deep bond with Britain, from the military, financial, cultural and political - we have one of the great bonds and we pledge our lasting support to this most special relationship.”

Other photos from Mrs May’s two-day trip show the US President and Mrs May grinning at each other as they pose for the media.