(Baonghean.vn) - The Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, 94, welcomed US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama when their Marine One helicopter landed on the lawn of Windsor Castle, about 32 km west of London.
After their conversation, they boarded the Queen's Range Rover, driven by the 94-year-old Prince, and were taken to the royal residence, the home of the British royal family for nearly 1,000 years.
The main purpose of Obama's visit to the UK this time is to show support for the country's bid to remain in the European Union (EU) ahead of the referendum on membership in June.
However, this also gave Obama the opportunity to meet the Queen of England for the third time, following a state visit with his wife in 2011 and a private meeting in 2009.
Queen Elizabeth II, currently the oldest monarch in British history, celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21st by taking a stroll in Windsor and meeting thousands of people. She has met 11 presidents since ascending the throne in 1952.
Here are some pictures from the visit:
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| The Marine One helicopter landed on the lawn in front of Windsor Castle. Photo: AFP |
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| Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip personally greeted President Obama and his wife. Photo: AP |
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| President Obama presented a photo album documenting Queen Elizabeth II's meetings with former U.S. presidents. Photo: REX |
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| The 94-year-old prince drove Mr. Obama to Windsor Castle. Photo: Getty Images |
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| Obama and Michelle Obama smile for the cameras alongside the Queen and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle on April 22. Photo: AP |
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| The armored vehicle carrying President Obama, nicknamed "The Beast," was one of 11 vehicles escorting the President to Windsor Castle. Photo: AP |
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| President Obama's Cadillac was parked on the Castle grounds while he had lunch with the Queen. Photo: Getty Images |
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| Royal Guards stand in the courtyard of the Castle as President Obama and the First Lady arrive for a visit. Photo: AP |
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| U.S. Marine Corps soldiers arrive at Windsor Castle to greet President Obama. Photo: REX |
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| Police were placed on high alert around Windsor Castle. Photo: Dailymail |
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| An officer on duty near Windsor Castle. Photo: Dailymail |
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| Dozens of security officers escorted President Obama during his three-day visit to the UK. Photo: LNP |
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| London police, armed, escorted President Obama. Photo: Bradley Page |
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| President Obama waved after his plane landed at Stansted Airport on the evening of April 21. Photo: AP |
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(According to Dailymail)
