Obamas visit Buckingham Palace

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Obamas visit Buckingham Palace

Photos: President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama were welcomed to Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth II. They also were greeted by Prince William and his wife, the former Kate Middleton, as they began their official state visit to Britain on May 24, 2011.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip prepare for the state banquet.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip pose for photographers prior to a dinner hosted by the queen.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama pose at Buckingham Palace before attending a state banquet.

First lady Michelle Obama prepares to go into the state banquet in London.

U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth as he arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama began a two-day state visit to Britain at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. Here, they talk to Britain's Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace, in London Tuesday May 24, 2011.

First lady Michelle Obama talks to the Duchess of Cambridge.

U.S. President Barack Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama, left, are greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, right, as they arrive at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and President Obama attend the ceremony for the national anthems at Buckingham Palace in London Tuesday May 24, 2011.

The former Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge, chats with first lady Michelle Obama.

The Obamas talk with Britian's newly married royal couple Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

President Barack Obama prepares to inspect the guard of honor 1st battalion Scots Guards with Britain's Prince Philip (right).

US first lady Michelle Obama speaks to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as they leave Winfield House, the official residence of the US Ambassador in central London.

The convoy carrying U.S. President Barack Obama drives into Buckingham Palace, in London.

The queen and Prince Philip (left) give the Obamas a tour of the queen's private picture gallery.

The queen and her husband Prince Philip greeted the Obamas on a sunny, windy afternoon in London. Following a private tour of the palace, the two couples emerged on the ceremonial steps of the West Terrace for a 41-gun salute.

An armed police officer keeps guard after the convoy carrying U.S. President Barack Obama drives into Buckingham Palace, in London, Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Protesters stand outside Downing Street in London.

Islamic protesters stand outside Downing Street in London as President, Barack Obama visits the city on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Obama is on a state visit to the United Kingdom.

President Barack Obama, left, and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron play table tennis at Globe Academy, in south London Tuesday.

Obama watches as Cameron returns a shot.

Obama and Cameron appear pretty impressed with their performance.

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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip prepare for the state banquet.

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