Michelle Obama charms queen away from protocol

[Drunken Irishman]

LONDON – Michelle Obama's meeting with Queen Elizabeth II began with a handshake and ended in a hug.

The first lady arrived Wednesday with President Barack Obama. After separate meetings on the eve of the G-20 summit, the couple attended an evening reception for world leaders hosted by the queen.

Mrs. Obama clearly made an impression with the 82-year-old monarch — so much that the smiling queen strayed slightly from protocol and briefly wrapped her arm around the first lady in a rare public show of affection.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090402/ap_on_re_eu/g20_michelle_obama

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

1. The Queen is very amused.

Somehow I think even the Queen feels like she can be more relaxed around the Obamas behind closed doors.

[theoldman]

3. I also feel more relaxed with people of intelligence.

You do not have to feel so conscientious of everything you say.

[lamp_shade]

2. That is the SWEETEST picture.

[Cronus Protagonist]

4. This is HUGE. Really. The Queen has never done that in my lifetime

This is BIG news in Britain!

[Barack_America]

5. Notice the purse, ladies.

The Queen uses it as a communication device and there it is in the "relaxed and happy" position.

[nolabear]

6. That's Our Michelle!

I'm tempted to say "That's MY baby!" But she's not. So, "That's who I want the world to believe represents the spirit, grace, intelligence and warmth of America."

On a gut level the queen recognizes a good human being, and wants to be close to her and to keep in touch. I hope that's the way the whole world comes to see us as a nation.

[populistdriven]

7. that was sweet! Reelect Michelle in 2020!

[ronnykmarshall]

8. I love it!

Ol' Betty has really taken to Michelle.

[applegrove]

9. I'm glad they got to hug. It was cute.

[redqueen]

10. Aw... no, no gaffe there.

:loveya: