PHOTOS British Newspaper Front Pages (April 3)

[Jackeens]

[Top Cat]

1. Thanks Jackeen for the pics... Keep them coming.

[Cali_Democrat]

2. I hate The Sun, but that's a pretty funny front page.

:rofl:

[rosesaylavee]

3. Here's an article re The Hug ...

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/04/looks-like-the-queen-of-england-has-really-warmed-up-to-first-lady-michelle-obamamichelle-obama-and-queen-elizabeth-actua.html

Queen Elizabeth hugs First Lady Michelle Obama? Holy crumpets!


Looks like the Queen of England really warmed up to First Lady Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth actually hugged! And -- according to the Daily Mail -- the Queen made the first move!

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Shortly afterward, the women were standing next to each other joking about their height difference, which is considerable. As the pair moved closer, the Queen put her hand on the waist of Mrs Obama, who returned the embrace around the Queen's shoulders for a few moments as they chatted.

But according to "Inside Edition," not exactly the official curator of modern decorum, this affectionate display between the nations was not a major breach of protocol. No WWIII yet.

“It’s obvious that it was a mutual sign of affection and appreciated between the Queen and Michelle Obama,” a spokesperson for the Queen told "Inside Edition." “There is no offense. The reception was an informal occasion. There's no breach of protocol.”

More at link.
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How funny that this would be such a big deal. I feel so sorry for the Queen that she can't casually touch someone without it causing a big hullabaloo.

Thanks for the pics Jackeens! Wonderful as usual!