The President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan made a State Visit and stayed at Buckingham Palace.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall greeted President Xi and Madame Peng on behalf of The Queen, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Tuesday morning.
Their Royal Highnesses then travelled with the President and Madame Peng to Horse Guards Parade, where the President received a Ceremonial Welcome.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh formally welcomed the President and Madame Peng at the Royal Pavilion on Horse Guards Parade.
Presentations were made, the Guard of Honour gave a Royal Salute and the Chinese National Anthem was played. The President, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, inspected the Guard of Honour. Afterwards, the President and Madame Peng joined The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for a state carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace.