The Trudeaus in Washington, in pictures

Canadian Prime MinisterTrudeauand his family travelled to Washington for a three-day visit hosted by U.S. President BarackObama, the U.S. State Department, American University and a group of think-tanks. Here's a pictorial look at the trip.

Lest we forget

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on March 11, 2016, in Arlington, Va.

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Raising a glass to Canada-U.S. relations

U.S. President Barack Obamaand Prime Minister Justin Trudeauexchange toastsduring a state dinner at theWhite House in Washington, on Thursday.

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Red carpet arrivalfor state dinner

Obama and his wife,Michelle,pose withTrudeau and Sophie Grgoire-Trudeau at the North Portico of the White House in Washington.

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The two couples chat as they head towardthe lavish state dinner Thursday nightwith 200 guests.

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Celebrity guest list

Canadian actor Mike Myers and his wife, Kelly Tisdale, arrive for thestate dinner.

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Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds arrives with his wife, actressBlake Lively.

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Gathering of the press

What's a political visit without themeeting with reporters? Obama, centre, and Trudeau greet the media in the Oval Office of the White House.

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Family gathering

Trudeau's official staff photographer Adam Scottialsocaught this picture of the Trudeau family meeting the Obamas in the Oval Office.

Friendship toast

From the White House, Trudeau travelled on to the State Department, where Secretary of State John Kerry hosted a special lunch in his honour.

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Creating awareness

Michelle Obama, right, flashes a thumbs-up as she watches children perform, along with Sophie Grgoire-Trudeau, at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington. The event was to highlight Let Girls Learn's efforts and raise awareness for global girls'education.

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Sharing a laugh

Both the Trudeaus and the Obamasseemed to enjoy the arrival ceremony.

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Waiting game

Members of the audience gathered on the South Lawn of the White House prior to the arrival ceremony of Canada's prime minister.

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Kerry's welcome

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, welcomes Trudeauat the arrival ceremony as Obama looks on. KerryhostedTrudeau at a lunchon Thursday afternoon.

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Warm welcome

Trudeau and his family received a warm welcome by students from Paterson Elementary School in Washington, as part of their arrival.

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Taking it in stride

Hadrien, Trudeau's youngest child, takes it in stride as his family is welcomed at Andrews Air Force Base.

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Arrival

Trudeauand family are welcomed after landing.

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