In pictures: Bush in Spain

US President George W Bush swept into Europe on Tuesday on a charm offensive intended to persuade sceptical Europeans to see missile defence and the environment his way.

His first stop was Spain and a government with which he has no major political differences.

Mr and Mrs Bush arrive in Madrid for what is their first European visit since Mr Bush took office

"Stop Bush, save the climate" reads the Greenpeace poster on a Madrid monument

Welcome to Europe - Spain's king and queen greet America's first couple

Charmed - the US First Lady is greeted by Spain's king at a ceremonial meeting

King Juan Carlos provides a warm welcome during the reception at La Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid

Talking shop - President Bush and the Spanish prime minister exchange views

The US and Spain's first ladies eye something other than the political landscape

The US and Spanish leaders hope the visit can throw more light on some global issues