Monday 23 May 2011

US State Visit

 24-26th MAY, 2011



The President of the United States will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen. The President will be accompanied by Mrs Obama and will stay at Buckingham Palace.


Tuesday 24 May

Morning - The President and Mrs. Obama arrive.
Evening – State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. Speeches from The Queen and President Obama.


Wednesday 25 May

Morning and afternoon - President Obama visits 10 Downing Street and the Palace of Westminster.

Evening – The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attend a dinner given by The President and Mrs Obama at the US Ambassador’s residence in London, Winfield House, Regents Park; Her Majesty and His Royal Highness bid farewell to President and Mrs. Obama.

Thursday 26 May

Morning - The President and Mrs Obama depart Buckingham Palace.

2 comments :

Mark Rivers said...

Unlike TRH, I note that President Obama had no hesitation in sinking a pint of the 'Black Stuff'. Although the Duke did look momentarily tempted.

Timothy Belmont said...

Indeed. I think this business of photo-calls for drinking stout, even if one likes or dislikes it, is a bit gimmicky myself.

It must be tremendous for the brewer's marketing department.