Hugh Bonneville: White House Dinner with the Cameron's (MAIL ON LINE)

British stars come out in force to join the Camerons as the Obamas host a White House state dinner in their honour As Mrs Cameron stepped out of the car Mr Obama remarked, ‘Very pretty,' adding ‘They look better than us'

Mrs Cameron was wearing an Alessandra Rich dress, on loan to her from the British-based designer, and shoes from Next The banquet's theme was ‘America’s Backyard’ which was said to be a nod to the U.S. tradition of backyards being the places of gathering and entertaining close friends

In a tribute Obama made a reference to the death of the Cameron's disabled son Ivan saying, 'All of us have seen how as parents you and Samantha have shown a measure of strength that few of us will ever have to know' By JILL REILLY and JOHN STEVENS

Speaking at the White House dinner, President Obama paid lavish tribute to Mr Cameron.

"I've seen his character, I've seen his commitment to human dignity in Libya. I've seen his resolve, his determination to get the job done.'

He also made an apparent reference to the death of Mr Cameron's disabled son Ivan in 2009. 'All of us have seen how as parents you and Samantha have shown a measure of strength that few of us will ever have to know.'

Both world leaders wore dark suits and bow ties, while Mrs Cameron was in a blue lace dress with a floral design by British-based designer Alexandra Rich, which she wore with shoes from high street store Next. She appeared to be wearing the same £180 Emilia Wickstead belt, which she wore earlier in the day and on Tuesday.

Mrs Obama wore a floor length off the shoulder dark teal gown by Marchesa, which was a nod to English actress and designer Georgina Chapman who co-founded the fashion house and was at the dinner with her husband Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.


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