Best pictures from from President Xi’s state visit to UK
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Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome by the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, as he began his first day of his four-day visit to the UK.
President Xi, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, then took part in a procession along The Mall to Bunkingham Palace, where a state banquet will be held later.
Assisting the Queen to welcome the Chinese leader were the Duke of Edinburgh and UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
A 41-gun salute was held in Green Park in honour of President Xi’s visit after which he was given a guard of honour during the reception at Horse Guards Parade.
Here are some of the best pictures from President Xi’s welcome ceremony;
Excited onlookers at The Mall, where the procession was held
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh welcome President Xi as he arrives at Horse Guards Parade
President Xi inspecting a guard of honour during the reception at Horse Guards Parade
Earlier; Prince Charles meets the Chinese president at a hotel in central London
President Xi alongside Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh before the procession began
