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Michelle, Queen Stay Tight

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(Newser) – An unlikely friendship between Queen Elizabeth and Michelle Obama has blossomed in the weeks since the first couple's visit during the G20 Summit in April, reports the Telegraph. After their weekend in Paris, Michelle Obama flew with her daughters to London for a private tour of Buckingham Palace, a treat for Sasha's eighth birthday. The queen gave a warm personal welcome at the end.

The duo turned heads in April when they spontaneously embraced, a violation of traditional royal protocol and an unprecedented gesture from the monarch. Sources say the queen and the first lady—who discovered shared interests in gardening and clothing—have since kept in touch. Unlike hubby Prince Philip, an avid emailer, Elizabeth corresponds with hand-written notes, though sources say the two also talk by phone.

Barack and Michelle Obama are welcomed by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace.
Barack and Michelle Obama are welcomed by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
President Barack Obama and wife Michelle pose with Queen Elizabeth II during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
President Barack Obama and wife Michelle pose with Queen Elizabeth II during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
Michelle Obama walks with Queen Elizabeth II at the reception at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Michelle Obama walks with Queen Elizabeth II at the reception at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Daniel Hambury, pool)
Michelle Obama is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth as she arrives with President Obama for an audience at Buckingham Palace in April.
Michelle Obama is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth as she arrives with President Obama for an audience at Buckingham Palace in April.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and US first lady Michelle Obama walk in the garden of 10 Downing Street last week while Obama and her daughters visited London.
Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and US first lady Michelle Obama walk in the garden of 10 Downing Street last week while Obama and her daughters visited London.   (AP Photo/Richard Lewis, ho)
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 14, 09 10:31 AM CDT
The Queen has no doubt learned the value of every word she write, realizing that anything you say or do could someday be read back in an inopportune moment. I can envision a whole department of proof readers going over the Queen's squiggly hand writing looking for political no-no's or the occasional social faux pas. Reply
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SPH
Jun 14, 09 2:54 PM CDT
I sincerely doubt anyone is allowed to edit the Queen's correspondence.....
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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 14, 09 11:18 AM CDT
I really don't care how tight the queen is, I will not bang her. Reply
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SPH
Jun 14, 09 3:03 PM CDT
She's not your type anyway...Perhaps Susan Boyle?....Just kidding Doc....
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kokuaguy
Jun 14, 09 11:23 AM CDT
I doubt that she's into "tang", old boy. Reply
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