Obama arrives in Britain for three-day visit
London, April 22: US president Barack Obama on Friday arrived in Britain for a three-day visit.
During his stay the president is expected to give his views on Britain's forthcoming EU referendum, and advise voters to remain in the union, BBC reported.
He and First Lady Michelle Obama are due to have lunch with the Queen at Windsor on Friday, and dinner with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Obama will also speak at a news conference with Prime Minister David Cameron.
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His
Britain
stay
is
part
of
a
tour
which
also
includes
a
visit
to
Germany
and
Saudi
Arabia
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from
where
he
has
just
left
after
having
discussions
with
King
Salman
on
issues
including
Iran,
Syria,
Yemen
and
the
fight
against
so-called
Islamic
State
militants.
Obama arrived at Stansted Airport and was greeted by the the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, John Petre, and the US Ambassador to Britain, Matthew Barzun.
The Obamas previously met the Queen, Prince Philip and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their state visit in 2011.
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