London, 27.02.2014: The first point on the Chancellor's agenda was a visit to the Houses of Parliament.
Angela Merkel is the third representative of Germany to speak to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. She was preceded by Chancellor Willy Brandt in 1970 and Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker in 1986.
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, also listened attentively to the Chancellor's address.
The Chancellor spoke about German-British relations and the role of the United Kingdom in ensuring European cohesion.
Then the Chancellor was driven to Number 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister, where David Cameron was waiting for her...
and welcomed her personally. The Chancellor last visited the United Kingdom in 2012.
Their private talks focused on current foreign-policy issues, European questions and relations between the two countries.
After this meeting she had the chance to exchange views with Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
In the afternoon the two heads of government gave a final statement to the press.
The afternoon schedule provided for a meeting with the Labour Leader, Ed Miliband.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to London ended with a private Audience with Queen Elizabeth II.