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Don't Call Her Queenie! How Well Would You Treat the Queen?
Michelle Obama arrived in Washington this morning after she left Europe early to be home in time to start Sasha and Malia's school week. Overall, her first European tour was a success, with the exception of that fateful hug with the queen mum. Though Buckingham Palace said the first lady did not err because the only rule is to be polite, respectful, and courteous, it's, of course, just being polite.
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"It’s obvious that it was a mutual sign of affection and appreciated between the Queen and Michelle Obama. There is no offense. The reception was an informal occasion.
Picture It: US and UK Royalty Convene at Buckingham Palace
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle meet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
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Don't Let Them Eat Cake? 4 Ways Queen Handles Tough Times
Even though she has a personal fortune of $475 million, Queen Elizabeth II has decreed a more austere lifestyle for the royal family. Hoping to stay in touch with her subjects dealing with tough economic times, the Queen of England has implemented the following restrictions, according to AFP:
Kilts and Queen Gather For Traditional Scottish Games
On the first Saturday in September the British Royal family descends on Braemar, Scotland for "the games." The monarch sponsors the Annual Braemar Highland Gathering, a traditional competition, whose modern incarnation goes back 200 years.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, along with many of their subjects watched a diverse set of events including: highland dancing, piping, tossing the caber, putting the stone, throwing the hammer, sprinting, long leap, tug of war, children's sack race.
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Dinner on Downing Street!
Heads of states, prominent British women including Naomi Campbell, and Michelle Obama's sleeveless dress, showed up for dinner Wednesday night at 10 Downing Street. The dinner-table conversation, which focused on the financial crisis, didn't get lost in translation — the leaders had microphones and translation capabilities. How intimate!
Briefing Book! G20 Protesters Want to End Money Forever
- G20 protesters want an end to money. – Indecision Forever
- President Obama gives Elizabeth II a gift fit for a queen: an iPod! — geeksugar
- Pope could receive as many as 5 million condoms in the mail.
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