Prince William and Kate Middleton USA Visit December 2014: William and President Obama meet in the White House

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama met with Britain's Prince William at the White House on Monday as part of the prince's short visit to the U.S.

The two men chatted amiably in the Oval Office while reporters and photographers snapped pictures. Members of the media were ushered in and out of the room in less than two minutes. Obama and William did not make remarks. Kate remained in New York and was not present for the meeting with Obama.

Obama, who on Saturday went to a military hospital to be examined for a sore throat, said he was doing OK.

"I'm fine, I was completely fine," he said.

The royals touched down at JFK airport at 4:37 p.m. aboard British Airways flight 177 before their motorcade headed off towards The Carlyle on E. 76th St. The hotel has long played host to royals including the late Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The couple was warmly greeted by people who headed to the Carlyle to catch a glimpse of them. Moreover, the Empire State Building was lit up in red, white, and blue in honor of the Prince and the Duchess. In front of the Carlyle, they stopped to pose for a pool of photographers who had travelled from London to cover the trip.

"It's good to be here," said Prince William.

The prince also met with Vice President Joe Biden. He came to Washington to speak out against the illegal wildlife trade.