Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

In the most adorable part of US President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Friday rendezvous with the British royal family, Prince George greeted the president of the United States in a mini white robe at Kensington Palace.

IMAGE: Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle crouch down to meet and shake hands with Prince George at Kensington Palace. George looked adorable in a pair of freshly-pressed blue gingham pyjamas, monogramed dressing gown and a pair of slippers with aeroplanes on. Photograph: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images

The Obamas arrived at the palace on Friday for an informal dinner with Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry -- just hours after the US president’s controversial intervention in the Brexit debate.

The third in line to the throne was allowed to stay up for a few minutes by his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, so the two-year-old could thank the couple for a rocking horse and stuffed toy they had previously given him as gifts.

IMAGE: US President Barack Obama talks with the Duke of Cambridge while the Duchess of Cambridge plays with Prince George on rocking horse. The rocking horse was given by the Obamas as a gift to the royals. Photograph: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry greeted the Obamas in a courtyard at Kensington Palace and then opened the doors of their 22-room private apartment, after the couple had lunched with the Queen at Windsor Castle.

The president shouted “oh there you are – hello” after they stepped out of the presidential black Cadillac, flanked by secret service staff.

IMAGE: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks with US President Barack Obama in the Drawing Room of Apartment 1A Kensington Palace. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/WPA Pool/Getty Images

William, wearing a blue jacket, trousers and light blue shirt without a tie, apologised to the Obamas, who both sheltered from the rain under a single black umbrella as they made their way towards the door.

“Sorry about the weather,” he joked.

Prince Harry, who was also in attendance, warmly kissed Michelle on both cheeks.

IMAGE: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/WPA Pool/Getty Images

He had spent time with the First Lady during his October 2015 trip to Washington, DC to promote the upcoming Invictus Games.

Kate was wearing a three quarter length blue and purple patterned, £325 (Rs 31,205) LK Bennett dress, with her hair down, while William was in an open necked shirt and jacket.

IMAGE: The US president and his wife arrived at the royal residence exactly on time at 7.15 pm in his official car, an 18 foot armoured Cadillac dubbed The Beast. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The US president matched William for casualness, as did Prince Harry, while Michelle Obama wore a camel coloured dress with a jacket in a slightly darker hue.

IMAGE: Kate was wearing a three quarter length blue and purple patterned LK Bennett dress while Prince Harry and William were dressed in smart casuals. Photograph:Chris Jackson/Getty Images

And for those wondering what about little Princess Charlotte? A palace source later confirmed that the Obamas met George but Charlotte was fast asleep: ‘George stayed up for a few minutes when the President and the First Lady arrived but Charlotte was in bed.’

IMAGE: The Obamas arrived at Kensington Palace for an informal dinner with Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry, just hours after the US president's controversial intervention in the Brexit debate. Photograph:Chris Jackson/Getty Images

IMAGE: Prince Harry welcomes Michelle who he met in the US during his visit for the Invictus Games. Photograph:Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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