Today, The Queen received President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle.
Her Majesty has received four other Presidents of the United States at Windsor Castle in recent years.
In an official release issued by the Royal Family’s Facebook page, President Biden is the 13th serving US President to be met by Her Majesty.
As Head of State, The Queen regularly speaks to world leaders and key diplomatic figures.
The President and Dr. Biden are in the UK for the G7 Summit. The Queen and Members of The Royal Family attended the G7 Leaders Reception on Friday.
Her Majesty greeted The President and First Lady on the Dias as The First Battalion Grenadier Guards gave a Royal Salute and the US National Anthem played in the Quadrangle.
President Biden inspected the Guard of Honour, accompanied by their Commanding Officer, Major James Taylor.
The Guard of Honour is formed of the British Army’s most senior regiment of Foot Guards, The Grenadier Guards.
The President and First Lady then joined Her Majesty for tea in the State Apartments at Windsor Castle.
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