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Prime Minister Gordon Brown's wife Sarah is hosting US First Lady Michelle Obama ahead of the G20 summit.Prime Minister Gordon Brown's wife Sarah is hosting US First Lady Michelle Obama ahead of the G20 summit.
They visited Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre at Charing Cross Hospital, central London, with both due later at a reception held by the Queen.They visited Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre at Charing Cross Hospital, central London, with both due later at a reception held by the Queen.
Mrs Obama's visit to Maggie's, opened last year by Mrs Brown, coincided with the first anniversary of the centre.Mrs Obama's visit to Maggie's, opened last year by Mrs Brown, coincided with the first anniversary of the centre.
Mrs Brown will also host other G20 leaders' spouses gathering in the city ahead of Thursday's summit.Mrs Brown will also host other G20 leaders' spouses gathering in the city ahead of Thursday's summit.
On her visit to Maggie's, Mrs Obama brought an undisclosed gift, which she gave to Laura Lee, the centre's chief executive.On her visit to Maggie's, Mrs Obama brought an undisclosed gift, which she gave to Laura Lee, the centre's chief executive.
'Celebrated' Sarah Brown and Michelle Obama at Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre
Mrs Obama paused to wave after she was greeted by cheers and screams and shouts of "Obama, Obama".Mrs Obama paused to wave after she was greeted by cheers and screams and shouts of "Obama, Obama".
She said: "I was delighted to be invited by Sarah Brown to help wish Maggie's a happy first birthday in London. Community jewels like this centre should always be celebrated.She said: "I was delighted to be invited by Sarah Brown to help wish Maggie's a happy first birthday in London. Community jewels like this centre should always be celebrated.
"I was impressed with the centre's warm and caring environment and enjoyed meeting the people who work and get services here.""I was impressed with the centre's warm and caring environment and enjoyed meeting the people who work and get services here."
The First Lady met a family privately, then was introduced to three male patients to discuss the benefits of the centre.The First Lady met a family privately, then was introduced to three male patients to discuss the benefits of the centre.
She then moved on to sit in on a make-up session for women suffering from cancer.She then moved on to sit in on a make-up session for women suffering from cancer.
The First Lady shared make-up tips with the women and described how her own make-up artist, whom she described as "wonderful", takes part in a similar programme.The First Lady shared make-up tips with the women and described how her own make-up artist, whom she described as "wonderful", takes part in a similar programme.
Mrs Obama described Maggie's as "amazing", saying: "This is pretty incredible.Mrs Obama described Maggie's as "amazing", saying: "This is pretty incredible.
"This is pretty amazing, it's an oasis - an oasis that's necessary for people who are struggling. The building actualises their journey in so many ways.""This is pretty amazing, it's an oasis - an oasis that's necessary for people who are struggling. The building actualises their journey in so many ways."
Mrs Obama shared gardening tips as she sat with staff and visitors, and described how her family planned to set up a beehive at the White House, joking: "We have a big lawn."Mrs Obama shared gardening tips as she sat with staff and visitors, and described how her family planned to set up a beehive at the White House, joking: "We have a big lawn."