Mexican President Receives Royal Welcome in U.K.

After spending the last couple of weeks welcoming royals to his country, Mexican President Felipe Calderon got his chance to be welcomed by royalty during an official visit. britain-mexico

This one was for his four day visit to the United Kingdom, and his host was none other but Queen Elizabeth II.

Pomp and pagentary were displayed for Calderon, and his wife Margarita Zavala, as they watched the ceremony from Buckingham Palace with the British sovereign and her husband, Prince Philip.

A fabulous state dinner is also scheduled later tonight.

During his visit, President Calderon will meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He will also address both houses of Parliament.

Later this week, he will go to Scotland to meet with leaders of the oil sector.

This is first time a Mexican leader has been on an official visit to Great Britain since 1985.