Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, joined by Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Samantha Cameron, wave from the South Portico Balcony of the White House at the close of the Arrival Ceremony, March 14, 2012. (p031412lj-0490)
United Kingdom State Visit 2012
Event TypeHead of State Visit
March 13, 2012 - March 14, 2012
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White House for an official State Visit on March 14, 2012. The purpose of the visit was to highlight the foundational relationship between the two countries, especially in regards to joint military ventures. During the visit, the First Lady and Mrs. Cameron attended an Olympic Games-themed event for DC-area children at American University. President Obama and the First Lady also honored Prime Minister Cameron at a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House.
Related Links
A video of President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron delivering remarks to the press during the United Kingdom State Visit on March 14, 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron Hold a Press Conference"
A video of the arrival ceremony from the United Kingdom State Visit on March 14, 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "U.K. Official Visit Arrival Ceremony"
A video of President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron delivering remarks during the dinner for the United Kingdom State Visit on March 14, 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "State Dinner for Prime Minister Cameron"
Additional information about the United Kingdom State Visit on March 14, 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Toasting the Alliance between America and Britain"
A behind-the-scenes video of the preparations for the United Kingdom State Visit on March 14, 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "Behind the Scenes: Preparing The United Kingdom State Dinner"
Photos from the United Kingdom State Visit on September 14, 2012 were posted on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "March 2012"