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Source: CCTV.com | 04-02-2009 09:00

Special Report:   G20 Summit in London

It 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.

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
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.