In pictures: Bush palace visit

1 of 12 One protester makes her feelings clear with a torn American flag splashed with red

2 of 12 President Bush made a dramatic arrival in his heavily-armoured Cadillac deVille

3 of 12 The US national anthem was played at the beginning of the proceedings

4 of 12 The Queen and President Bush spoke to a number of politicians and dignitaries

5 of 12 Security was heavy and tight around the centre of the capital for the presidential visit

6 of 12 President Bush joined Prince Philip for an inspection of the guards

7 of 12 The Queen then escorted Mr Bush on a private viewing of the Royal Collection

8 of 12 Hundreds of protesters rushed down the Mall, taking the police by surprise

9 of 12 It was not just President Bush who came under fire, protesters targeted Tony Blair as well

10 of 12 The Queen hosted a banquet in honour of the president on Wednesday evening

11 of 12 While outside the protests continued into the night

12 of 12 There were some scuffles between protesters and police, although it was largely non-violent