Prince George stays up past bedtime to greet Obama

23 April 2016, 05:37 AM

UPDATED 23 April 2016, 12:04 PM

Handout photo issued by Kensington Palace of Prince George (right) meeting the President of the United States Barack Obama (centre) and First Lady Michelle Obama (behind) at Kensington Palace, London, with Britain's Prince William Friday April 22, 2016. Photo: Reuters

The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, host US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner at Kensington Palace in London, reports NBC News.

The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, hosted US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner Friday at Kensington Palace in London, reports NBC News.
The Obamas arrived at Kensington Palace in rainy weather and were greeted by William, Kate and Harry who ducked under an umbrella to kiss Michelle Obama on each cheek, NBC said.

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Dressed relatively casually, with no ties for the men, the party posed for a photo before heading inside.
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Prince George thanks @BarackObama for his rocking horse, given to him when he was born pic.twitter.com/xXIF8QeQvz

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 22, 2016

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.@BarackObama and @MichelleObama arrive at Kensington Palace for dinner with The Duke, Duchess and Prince Harry pic.twitter.com/ZdXMj24pCL
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 22, 2016

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Reporters caught a glimpse of William and Kate's eldest child, Prince George, whose birth in 2013 sparked a global media frenzy. The young prince was allowed to stay up later than usual to meet the Obamas, and spent about 15 minutes with them.

In a photograph released to the media of the group chatting in a drawing room before dinner, a rocking horse could be seen, as well as a fluffy Portuguese Water Dog toy given by the Obamas to Prince George. Bo, the White House dog, is of that breed.

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