Michelle Obama leaves Number 10 Downing Street in a motorcade during an unofficial visit to London Matrix

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AFTER a presidential tour of France, there’s nothing like popping across to England for some good old-fashioned fish and chips.

With her official trip to our nearest neighbours over, First Lady Michelle Obama couldn’t resist coming to London.

She plainly had such a good time during the G20 summit in April that she ­decided to show the city to her daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, eight.

Looking her usual glamorous self in a black and white dress with a blue cardigan, she could have had her pick of the gastronomic delights of our capital. But in typically homely style, she chose mid-market for the family night out, arriving at The Audley, a Victorian watering hole in Mount Street, Mayfair, at about 7pm

The First Lady, 45, opted for a £12 steak; the girls went for fish and chips, on the menu at £9.80. For starters they had a hot cheese ­platter, washed down with Pepsi.

Mrs Obama, 45, had some wine with her entourage of assistants and secret service agents, who ate mainly burgers at the 15-seat window ­table in a private room upstairs. Drinkers hung around outside going about their normal business, completely unaware of the VIP guests just a few feet above them.

The bill came to £200, and a very healthy tip was left.

“We had no idea it was ­going to be them,” said waitress Cintia Pinto, 24, who served the party, adding: “We were speechless when they walked in. I couldn’t believe it. They were all very friendly.

“They made us feel calm. The girls were so sweet and polite. They thanked us every time we brought them something. It was a real honour.”

The girls flew into Stansted Airport from France early yesterday morning. During their unofficial visit, Malia and Sasha were treated to a sightseeing tour of landmarks such as Big Ben, before shopping at Harrods. The Harry Potter fans then went to Pinewood ­Studios in Buckinghamshire to see the set of their favourite films.

Mrs Obama also popped in to No 10 for a chat and some afternoon tea with Gordon Brown’s wife Sarah.