The Chief Minister leaves Gibraltar today to attend tomorrow’s meetings with the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Mr Picardo is invited to Downing Street in advance of an afternoon of Pre-G8 meetings at Lancaster House at which the Crown Dependencies and other Overseas Territories will be represented.

On Saturday morning, the Chief Minister is invited to watch the Trooping of the Colour ceremony as a personal guest of the Prime Minister.

Mr Picardo will then return to Gibraltar on Sunday.

During the Chief Minister’s absence, the Deputy Chief Minister, the Hon Dr Joseph Garcia will act as Chief Minister.