Obama Dines With Queen Elizabeth II During Trip To England
LONDON (CBSNewYork/AP) -- President Barack Obama arrived in Windsor, England on Friday for a royal lunch with Queen Elizabeth II.
The two heads of state sat down at Windsor Castle, just west of London. First lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip, the queen's husband, joined in on the meal.
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Tying a scarf over her head, the queen and Prince Philip came out in light rain to meet President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as Marine One landed outside Windsor Castle.
After quick but warm greetings, the four got into a black Range Rover. Philip drove and Obama joined him in the front seat. Britain's longest-serving monarch sat in the back.
At the castle, the 90-year-old queen got out of the SUV largely by herself, nearly before Obama could assist. Inside, she could be heard noting almost apologetically that "this room is full of mirrors" and asking Obama where he'd like to sit.
The first lady's office says her magenta and black floral print dress was made by Oscar de la Renta. She wore a black, Narciso Rodriguez overcoat.
The queen wore a smart, blue suit and black, square-heel pumps. Her head scarf was a small, floral print.
The first lady's office says her magenta and black floral print dress was made by Oscar de la Renta. She wore a black, Narciso Rodriguez overcoat.
The queen wore a smart, blue suit and black, square-heel pumps. Her head scarf was a small, floral print.
The visit comes just one day after the queen celebrated her 90th birthday.
In her 64 years on the throne, the Queen has met 11 of the last 12 U.S. presidents -- excluding Lyndon B. Johnson, CBS' Willhem Marx reported.
Obama's socializing with the British royals was continuing later Friday over dinner with Prince William, his wife Kate and brother Prince Harry at Kensington Palace in London.
After dinner with two princes on Friday, the White House says U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun will host Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron for dinner Saturday at his London residence, Winfield House.
This is expected to be Obama's last trip to Britain while in office.
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