- Queen toasts President Xi at lavish state banquet Queen Elizabeth II has celebrated what she called the “global partnership” between Britain and China during a speech at a state banquet to mark the Chinese president’s visit.
- President Xi receives warm welcome from Queen Elizabeth II Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were received by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in an official welcoming ceremony at the Royal Pavilion at the Horse Guards Parade on Tuesday.