[anglian]

The delegates gathered in the formal dining room at 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s residence, for a working dinner. 2009.
Notice most all dignified delegates don’t sit with elbows on the table. http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-41181-6.html and here the close-up. http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-41181-7.html

[anglian]

Mr Obama said: “I had breakfast with the Prime Minister, meetings with the Chinese, the Russians, David Cameron...”

Prince Philip replied: “Can you tell the difference between them?”

[CAluvdubya]

Just a coincidence? German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been a major critic of Obama's calls for more economic stimulus packages, was seated next to the president.

Merkel drew the short straw.