Michelle Obama heads to Stratford for Olympic Games opening ceremony

First Lady Michelle Obama will drop in on the University of East London before heading to the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday.

She will greet members of Team USA - based at the university’s SportsDock at its Docklands campus - over breakfast.

The 48-year-old will also attend a reception for heads of state hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Her diary also includes a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron’s wife Samantha, and hosting an event encouraging American children to be more active in their daily lives.

Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony - in rehearsal this week - will start at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford at 20.12.