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Brits Stunned Most by Queen in Feely Hugfest

Queen enchanted by 'coolest couple on the planet'

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2009 4:12 AM CDT

(Newser) – Even more astonishing to many Brits than Michelle Obama touching their queen is the fact that the queen reached out to the First Lady, reports the Daily Mail. The queen has never been spotted in public embracing a woman. Yet her arm edged behind Michelle's back as she remarked on their difference in height at Buckingham Palace Wednesday. "We couldn't believe what we were seeing," said an astonished witness.

What triggered the astonishing change in the oh-so-proper queen? Was it the "disinhibition of old age?" asks a writer in the Daily Telegraph. Nope, she was merely enchanted by the "coolest couple on the planet," he notes. "The queen wanted the Obamas to feel among friends. She bent the rules. She got it right. We knew she would."

Michelle Obama walks with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace with her hand resting on the queen's back.
Michelle Obama walks with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace with her hand resting on the queen's back.   (AP Photo/Daniel Hambury, pool)
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, pose with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, during an audience at Buckingham Palace Wednesday.
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, pose with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, during an audience at Buckingham Palace Wednesday.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
US first lady Michelle Obama is welcomed by the queen at Buckingham Palace.
US first lady Michelle Obama is welcomed by the queen at Buckingham Palace.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
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COMMENTS
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maevealleine
Apr 5, 2009 5:33 AM CDT
HA! Good one Nutbag lol.
maevealleine
Apr 5, 2009 5:32 AM CDT
It's called diplomacy Rob. Something our leaders have had a major lack of for about 8 years now.
PosterNutbag
Apr 4, 2009 7:40 AM CDT
This is a lot better than Bush trying to give the German chancellor a back massage.

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