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(7,281 posts)highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)Spazito
(50,325 posts)and her smile toward Michelle speaks volumes, imo.
highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)she met.
Spazito
(50,325 posts)especially when you think about recent times, trump and boris to name just two.
FakeNoose
(32,634 posts)... but nonetheless a giant of the 20th Century.
Great photo!
When I read this, I thought, "Was?" Then I thought, "Could it be?" And then I googled.
What can I say? I've been keeping weird hours lately. Just got online, haven't turned on the TV, just came to DU and this happened to be the first thing I clicked on. RIP, Elizabeth R. 🇬🇧
highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)inches by the times of that photo.
FM123
(10,053 posts)According to British press, the Queen liked most of our American presidents & first ladies - but Barack & Michelle Obama were among her very favorites....
soldierant
(6,847 posts)It includes every feature of her face, and is way stronger and brighter than an official smile. As is even more clear if one looks at a larger image of the same. Just beautiful.
LiberalFighter
(50,897 posts)highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,237 posts)As opposed to when it was TFG, in her life she's learned to be "a good sport."
Lars39
(26,109 posts)of her as a tot to meeting the new PM. She liked the Obamas. 🙂
CTyankee
(63,909 posts)The Queen wasn't at all upset.
Lars39
(26,109 posts)They treated her with respect as an elder, too.
NYC Liberal
(20,135 posts)They clearly got along.
rebe303
(143 posts)And when my Irish Dad saw that he went from very Anti to all out
Pro monarchy🙂
NYC Liberal
(20,135 posts)liked Liz.
mopinko
(70,088 posts)i have a soft spot for the old girl, but it's time for the monarchy to pass into history.
She did her duty and led as best as she could.
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Collimator
(1,639 posts). . . It was pretty apparent to everyone that HM QE2 knew how to communicate a right regal set down upon anyone who genuinely displeased her. She did not do that to Michelle. And the fact that she was First Lady at the time wouldn't have stopped the Queen. The British are masters of understated communication regardless of someone's position.
The genuine liking and enjoyment of each other's company was clear to anyone watching. The fact that President Obama and the First Lady are the sort of people who can convey respect for the elderly (remember, we had a "First Grandma" in the White House) as well as heartfelt warmth was a big plus.
The three of them shared an understanding of duty and responsibility. Given all their respective titles, none was (or still is) possessed of a self-serving attitude. That's one of the many reasons that they probably got on as well as they did.
highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)FalloutShelter
(11,855 posts)Capture such a rich and elegant shot of HRH and the Obamas.
Pinback
(12,154 posts)Hes got everything it takes to be one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time.
highplainsdem
(48,973 posts)Sogo
(4,986 posts)RIP, Queen Elizabeth....
Recall it is said that in her youth, Queen Elizabeth was regarded as a beauty in the way we have considered Diana in modern times....
calimary
(81,220 posts)Sad today.
edbermac
(15,938 posts)Bloody hell, I cant wait for these assholes to leave!
homegirl
(1,428 posts)to avoid honoring the flag- more confirmation for me that she is (was) Putin's Plant in the White House. Melania is Master of the Deal-she negotiated moving her parents to the USA and citizenship.
Xavier Breath
(3,625 posts)throttle him with that handbag a la Ruth Buzzi and Arte Johnson. It's fun to think about.
BigmanPigman
(51,585 posts)Abigail_Adams
(303 posts)that image! She probably wanted to.
Cha
(297,163 posts)Photo too!!
Hekate
(90,658 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(145,152 posts)wryter2000
(46,039 posts)Was her and Michelle from behind with their arms around each others waist. She really liked the Obamas.
Samrob
(4,298 posts)niyad
(113,275 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,417 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)Nov 23 2003
Exclusive By Terry O'Hanlon
Link: https://nyc.politics.narkive.com/oxU85Y6m/queen-s-fury-as-bush-goons-wreck-garden
Snips:
Royal officials are now in touch with the Queen's insurers and Prime Minister Tony Blair to find out who will pick up the massive repair bill. Palace staff said they had never seen the Queen so angry as when she saw how her perfectly-maintained lawns had been churned up after being turned into helipads with three giant H landing markings for the Bush visit.
The rotors of the President's Marine Force One helicopter and two support Black Hawks damaged trees and shrubs that had survived since Queen Victoria's reign. And Bush's army of clod-hopping security service men trampled more precious and exotic plants.
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"Some of the roses, flowers and shrubs damaged are thought to be rare varieties named after members of the Royal Family and planted by the Queen Mother and Queen.
KY...... .......
Joinfortmill
(14,417 posts)ShazzieB
(16,377 posts)I would have been furious, too. In fact, I'm furious right now, just hearing about it.
I wonder who did pick up the tab for the repairs. I would have said send the bill to the shrub, but he wouldn't have paid it himself--the American people would have.
Turbineguy
(37,322 posts)At least when the Obamas visit.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,310 posts)and I have to give credit to the Bidens for being able to get her laugh so naturally.
Wild blueberry
(6,626 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,080 posts)I highly recommend that you do so. Along with his brilliant photography, he's a master of throwing shade to those who richly deserve it, Girth Vader, especially.