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Amazing Graceland for leaders

Japan's Prime Minister has paid his respects to the King of Rock and Roll by visiting Graceland with President Bush. (Pic: Reuters). Junichiro Koizumi is in America for world talks but the huge Elvis fan couldn't resist dropping in on the legend's Memphis mansion where he was greeted by Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley, the late star's wife and daughter. Mr Koizumi donned a pair of the King's shades and attempted to sing some of his songs during the visit. Yesterday, Mr Bush joked: 'Officially, he's here to see the President, but I know the highlight of his visit will be paying his respects to the King.' The Japanese leader's US trip is being billed as a 'sayonara summit' as he is due to step down in September. The pair have a strong friendship which began during a game of catch at Camp David in 2001 as well as their love of baseball and cowboy movies.

ITN | June 30, 2006Watch more videos from ITN

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