( CNN ) Gov . Chris Christie canceled three scheduled media appearances with reporters in London on Tuesday , less than 24 hours after the New Jersey Republican made controversial comments about vaccinations and after a new report revealed lavish travel by Christie that was paid for by others . `` We 're just not having a gaggle today , '' Christie 's spokeswoman , Maria Comella , told reporters without giving a reason . Christie was scheduled to make remarks to the press after having lunch with British Chancellor George Osborne , but he did not come to the microphones . `` We had a lot of fun , '' Christie said as reporters shouted questions at him . He and his wife , Mary Pat , walked to a waiting car holding hands . The potential presidential contender , on the final leg of his three-day trip to the United Kingdom , also dodged questions after an event earlier in the day when he stopped by the Hope House , a drug and rehabilitation center that counts members of the royal family among its supporters . And he declined to talk after stopping by the Globe Theatre to watch Rutgers students rehearse William Shakespeare 's `` Henry V. '' When pressed by reporters , according to a Washington Post reporter , Christie responded , '' Is there something you do n't understand about 'No Questions ' ? '' A New York Times story Monday night disclosed new details about travel and gifts that Christie has accepted from foreign governments and wealthy donors , including a weekend trip paid for by King Abdullah of Jordan . And casino mogul Sheldon Adelson let Christie fly on his private plane to Israel in 2012 , right around the time when Christie was facing a decision of whether to sign a bill legalizing online gambling in New Jersey . Christie 's office said in the story that Adelson did not personally lobby Christie to veto the bill , and the governor ultimately decided to sign it , anyway . RELATED : Chris Christie sidesteps vaccine science . The story also takes a wider look at Christie 's penchant for expensive travel and his history of hobnobbing with celebrities , despite portraying himself as a no frills , average guy from Jersey known for his blunt , candid personality that strays from the typical persona of a politician . Christie 's acceptance of free travel from King Abdullah does n't appear to break any laws . He signed an executive order in 2010 that allows New Jersey governors to travel at the cost of foreign governments . As for three parties that King Abdullah hosted for Christie during the trip , the governor 's office cited a law to the New York Times that lets governors accept gifts from personal friends . Comella declined to dispute anything about the article when CNN asked her on Tuesday , saying she would not comment on it . The same law was referenced when Christie 's expenses were covered by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to an NFL game last month in Dallas . RELATED : Measles outbreak : How bad is it ? Christie also caused a stir Monday when he suggested that parents should have `` some measure of choice in things '' like vaccinating their children , describing it as a `` balance that the government has to decide . '' The vaccination debate has seen renewed attention after the measles have seen a resurgence despite being declared eliminated in the U.S. by 2000 . His comments , as well as those by some other potential presidential contenders Monday , stirred up a political firestorm over where Republicans and Democrats stand on the issue . Kevin Roberts , a spokesman for Christie , followed up in an email to reporters that Christie `` believes vaccines are an important public health protection and with a disease like measles there is no question kids should be vaccinated . '' Christie is scheduled to stay in London until Wednesday morning but does not have any more public events . RELATED : Paul : Vaccines can cause 'profound mental disorders '
Chris Christie avoided talking to press while in London on Tuesday . The New Jersey Republican is facing questions about a new report that details lavish travel paid for by foreign governments . He also made headlines Monday for his vaccination response .