Michelle Obama dazzled in a glittering array of jewels recently as she co-hosted a dinner in honour of the Queen.
The First Lady scored a final fashion bulls-eye in a stunning black off-the-shoulder dress by all-American designer Ralph Lauren at the black-tie dinner. The president's wife showed off a selection of jewels including a Tom Bins-cuff and necklace. A similar necklace sells on his website for 1,500 pounds.
President Obama had invited the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to Winfield House in Regent's Park, the official home of the US ambassador as a thank-you party for the recent Buckingham Palace state banquet.
Guests, who numbered more than 50, included Prime Minister David Cameron and wife Samantha, England footballer David Beckham, Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, Oscar winner Colin Firth, and author JK Rowling.
Notable absences included Victoria Beckham, who is believed to have remained at home in LA. The Queen and the Duke were welcomed when they arrived by the Obamas, who had waited patiently on the mansion's doorstep for a few minutes.
The two couples greeted each other warmly, shaking hands and exchanging smiles and a few words before posing for the waiting US and UK media.
The Queen wore an Angela Kellywhite evening dress with gold and silver sequins and an emerald necklace and matching earrings.
The two heads of state led the way through the residence's entrance which was flanked by two US marines.
The ambassador's neo-Georgian style residence has a symbolic and political role and is a place where leading figures from all walks of life are entertained by America's official representative in the UK. Its walls are hung with modern works of art by American artists such as Rothko and Lichtenstein and it has been sumptuously furnished to reflect its importance.
The guests enjoyed a three-course meal that included lobster ravioli, griddled fillet of aged Highland beef, crushed jersey royals with rosemary, asparagus and minted broad beans, topped off with classic pecan pie and brandy ice cream for dessert.
After the last plates had been cleared, American Tony Award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth performed for the diners.
The entertainer, who is well known for her television roles in The West Wing and Pushing Daisies, was also a guest at the state banquet.
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