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Obama meets Queen Elizabeth II
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Source: CCTV.com | 04-02-2009 09:00
Special Report: G20 Summit in LondonIt was a busy day for Barack Obama. The American leader visited Buckingham Palace for his much-anticipated first meeting with Queen Elizabeth.
He arrived at the royal residence in London with First Lady Michelle Obama.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and his wife Michelle (2nd R) pose for a photograph with Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace in London April 1, 2009. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool |
After exchanging gifts, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh received the Obamas in their private rooms.
Afterwards, the British monarch held a reception for all the world leaders attending the G-20 summit.