President Obama and First Lady Obama arrived in London on Monday night after a change in plans due to the Iceland volcano ash cloud. On Tuesday, the State Visit with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II begins. Tuesday's events include lunch at Buckingham Palace, and a State Dinner hosted by Her Majesty in the evening. The President and Mrs. Obama will be staying at Buckingham Palace during their visit.
The Schedule
12:20 PM - Formal arrival ceremony at Buckingham Palace: The President and First Lady will be welcomed by Her Majesty and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace.
12:25 PM - Lunch with Her Majesty: The President and First Lady will have lunch at Buckingham Palace with the Queen, the Duke and the U.S. and U.K. delegations. It is closed press.
2:00 PM - Portrait Gallery: The President and First Lady will view the Portrait Gallery at Buckingham Palace
3:00 PM - Westminster Abbey: The President and First Lady will tour Westminster Abbey, fand the President will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony.
3:45 PM - 10 Downing Street: The President and First Lady will travel to 10 Downing Street to meet with Prime Minister David Cameron.
5:00 PM - Buckingham Palace: The President will with opposition leader Ed Miliband of the Labour Party at Buckingham Palace
8:30 PM - Buckingham Palace State Dinner: Her Majesty will host dinner for the President and First Lady at Buckingham Palace.
*Royal overnight: The President and First Lady will spend the night at Buckingham Palace.
