US First Lady Michelle Obama and Hayrunnisa Gul, wire of Turkish President Abdullah Gul, during a tour at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg,
France, Saturday, April 4th, 2009. Photo: White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson
Michelle Obama as her fellow spouses of NATO Summit leaders as take a a tour Saturday of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg, France, , April
4th, 2009, Photo: White House
Photo, Lawrence Jackson
As for the lighter side of the G-20 wrap-up, much has been made about the US First Lady Michelle Obama's encounter with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Apparently Mrs. Obama broke with Royal protocol which dictates that no one shall never ever ever touch the Queen, aside from a quick Royal handshake.
The 'much ado' seemed to subside after The Buckingham Palace Press Officer released a Royal statement saying that there was no breach of protocol and there are no specific instructions issued on how to address the Queen.
The Palace said that "It was a mutual and spontaneous display of affection and appreciation between the Queen and Michelle Obama...The London Summit reception at Buckingham Palace was an informal occasion."
Apparently the Queen was also overheard saying to Michelle Obama 'Let's stay in touch'. -- or something to that effect.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? DID THE US FIRST LADY CROSS THE LINE?
US President Barack Obama and US First Lady Michelle Obama being greeted by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in London, April 1st, 2009.
