US President Barack Obama is on a state visit to the UK. He has attended a state dinner at Buckingham Palace held by Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Cheers! The Queen toasts the Obama's visit before they sit down to a dinner of lamb, roast potatoes and vanilla Charlotte.

President Obama and the Queen affirmed the bond between the two countries. Obama is the second US president to be accorded a state visit to Britain during the reign of Queen Elizabeth the Second. He will hold meetings with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday.

Dinner for 171: The lavish banquet, hosted by the Queen, was to honour the Obama's state visit, and the President and First Lady posed here with the Royal couple before enjoying their meal..

The talks are expected to focus on Afghanistan, Libya and counter-terrorism. President Obama is also expected to deliver a speech at the British Parliament on bilateral ties.