In pictures: US President Barack Obama in the UK

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President Obama visits Shakespeare's Globe TheatreImage source, PA
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On Saturday US President Barack Obama visited Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London on the 400th anniversary of The Bard's death. He watched actors perform scenes from Hamlet.

President Obama gives a speech at Lindley Hall in LondonImage source, AFP
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Afterwards, Mr Obama gave a speech at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. Among those listening were Bank of England governor Mark Carney, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and singer Annie Lennox.

Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama play golf at The GroveImage source, Reuters
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Putting official duties aside for a while, President Obama joined David Cameron for a game of golf at The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire.

Prince George meeting Barack ObamaImage source, Kensington Palace
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On Friday two-year-old Prince George was allowed to stay up a few minutes past his bed time to meet President Obama.

Prince George on a rocking horse with his mother, the Duchess of CambridgeImage source, Kensington Palace
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It may have been just before his bedtime but Prince George had time to play on his rocking horse given to him by the US leader when he was born. He also played with a toy dog given to him by the Obamas.

Barack and Michelle Obama chatting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry in Kensington PalaceImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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The Obamas were at Kensington Palace for dinner, but they had a chance to chat with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry beforehand.

Prince Harry, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Cambridge, Barack Obama, Michelle ObamaImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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The Obamas were met by Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the rain at Kensington Palace.

Prince Harry, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of CambridgeImage source, PA
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In the second royal photo of the day, the Obamas posed with the young royals before going inside.

Barack Obama and David CameronImage source, EPA
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US President Barack Obama has met with David Cameron at Number 10, as part of his trip to the UK.

Prime Minister David Cameron with US President Barack Obama outside Downing StreetImage source, Reuters
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Mr Cameron and Mr Obama were expected to discuss the progress being made in combating so-called Islamic State in Iraq, and what more can be done to tackle the group in Syria.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greet Barack and Michelle ObamaImage source, AP
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Earlier, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greeted Barack and Michelle Obama, who had flown to Windsor Castle by helicopter on Friday.

Prince Philip driving a car with Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and the QueenImage source, Getty Images
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Prince Philip, aged 94, drove the Queen and the Obamas from the helicopter to Windsor Castle where they had a private lunch.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greet Barack and Michelle ObamaImage source, AP
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Trumpeters greeted the Obamas' arrival at Windsor Castle.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greet Barack and Michelle ObamaImage source, AP
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Their visit comes ahead of the UK's EU referendum in June.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with Barack and Michelle ObamaImage source, PA
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had their photo taken with the Obamas

Barack Obama arriving in the UKImage source, Getty Images
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US President Barack Obama arrived late to the UK on Thursday.