British Prime Minister David Cameron has met with Massachusetts Governor Deval  Patrick to offer his condolences and discuss lessons that can be learned from the deadly Boston Marathon bombing.

Patrick says it was great to spend time with Cameron, who earlier Monday visited the White House and met with President Barack Obama.

Cameron was greeted by Patrick on the front steps of the Statehouse. The two men then walked together into the building and into the governor's office for their private meeting.

Cameron told Patrick before the meeting he wanted to pay his respects in Boston.

Governor Patrick is scheduled to visit the Marathon  memorial in Copley Square this morning and Prime Minister Cameron may be joining him.