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... Read full story »

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