Obama to meet Queen in London next month

[babylonsister]

Obama to meet Queen in London
Barack Obama is to meet the Queen when he comes to Britain for a three-day visit next month.


By Andrew Porter, Political Editor
Last Updated: 10:25PM GMT 05 Mar 2009


The red carpet will be rolled out at Buckingham Palace for the United States President for the first meeting between the two heads of state, The Daily Telegraph has learnt.

It is being described in Washington and London as a "getting to know you" session.

Officials on both side of the Atlantic are finalising plans for the President's visit which will attract global media interest.

It is expected that Air Force One, carrying the President and First Lady, and its accompanying aircraft will land at Stansted Airport, in Essex, on March 31. That will defuse a row over Heathrow potentially being plunged into chaos by the arrival of 18 other world leaders in London for the G20 meeting on April 2.

The President and his wife Michelle will then be flown in Marine One, the presidential helicopter, to Winfield House, the residence of the American ambassador to London, in Regent's Park.

The following day, April 1, will see Mr Obama travel the short distance to Buckingham Palace. It is unusual for a United States President to meet the Queen outside a state visit.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/4944627/Obama-to-meet-Queen-in-London.html

[Captain Hilts]

1. Good for Liz. Her reward for hating GWB so bad.

QEII is a bit of all right in my book.

[southern_dem]

18. I thought I've seen Cheney

at his creepiest, but that picture sure does top others I've seen...

[Captain Hilts]

19. I hadn't thought of that. It IS a 'come here, little girl' look on him, isn't it?

Unlike him, she served in the military, so she would probably win if a scrap broke out between them.

[CTyankee]

2. Oh, I can't wait. The people of England will be overjoyed! Throngs in London cheering!

Rush will be peeing in his pants!

Michelle will absolutely RULE the crowds. She and Obama will be such signs of hope for them that a new day is indeed dawning!

I cannot be happier! This is wonderful...

[Cha]

6. Always something to look

forward on a Global scale with Obama and Michelle in charge:bounce:

[vadawg]

12. Jeez like everyone in the UK cares that much about the US president

I dont know anyone who really cares that much who is the president, they might say yeah hes better than bush etc but it dosent make them feel like the world is changed. Do you think that americans go wild when another leader in a european country gets elected. There will always be certain elements of any society who give a damn, but the majority of brits will be yeah like nice, but give me more salt of my chips.

[Eryemil]

21. Hahah. n|t

[Rosa Luxemburg]

24. well actually

they love Obama, especially the old ladies!

[Binka]

26. Ever Been Abroad? Ever Been to The UK?

I expect no. You have NO IDEA what the UK feels about Obama. I spent 3 years living in Italy and went to the UK many times. They shit their pants about Bush as they hated him, and they are gleeful about Obama. Get a passport and grow up.

[vadawg]

27. WTF i got more time in the UK drunk than you have total

i got one relative who is gaga over obama, the rest dont give a flying fig, they are more interested in the horses, dogs, and the might celts.

[Binka]

36. "I Got" Not Once But Twice, Poor Grammar Newb.You Have No Idea How Many Times I Have Been To The UK

For a newb you are mighty aggressive. PLONK. Just putting you on stand by dear.

[vadawg]

37. lol poor grammar to you, not were im from mate

and trust me ive spent more time in the UK than you, by a lot, plus threatening a plonk as you say must mean you are a plonker :)

[muriel_volestrangler]

41. What on earth are "the might celts"?

I expect there will be a good turnout for any public appearance by the Obamas here. It was notable that all the papers here, whatever their politics, said "a great day for America" when he was elected. Before the election, he was favoured 64% to 15% here. And, he's Not Bush. If a cheese sandwich appeared as American president, it'd get a good reception here the first time around, because it would be Not Bush.

[vadawg]

42. oops spelling error, the mighty glasgow celtic

[muriel_volestrangler]

43. You can drop the 'glasgow' - they are just 'Celtic Football Club'

They may be in Glasgow, but it's not part of their name.

http://www.celticfc.net/home.aspx

I suspect you don't know them at all well.

[Tarheel_Dem]

28. You don't have a clue, do you? Did you see the reception he got as a.....

candidate? There are pics around here somewhere. Have a look-see.

[vadawg]

30. yeah i saw, dosent mean that the brits are all standing around in awe as some suggest

yeah its cool to see a president etc, but its not a life changing event to the majority of brits, i think some people just go overboard with hero worship and its kinda scarey.

[Terran]

31. Dude, you have NOT been paying attention

The rest of the world loves Obama even more than we do. I would have thought that was pretty obvious given his reception in Berlin before the election.

[vadawg]

32. once again, the pope gets huge audiences, it dosent mean that everyone loves him

i just talking to the one post that gushed about how the brits feel about obama, i stated that only one person i know in blighty cares.

[Terran]

44. Seeing as you can't even write a readable sentence...

I won't argue with you. But if you think the people who gather in St. Peter's Square to see the Pope don't love him, you're an idiot.

[flvegan]

3. It's nice not having to worry about our Prez committing some awful gaffe abroad.

Like slapping the Queen on the ass or something.

[Captain Hilts]

4. GWB was boorish at every opportunity when staying at the Buck House. nt

[Withywindle]

25. His security detail tore up her rosebushes once.

He really was the anti-Midas. Everything he touched turned to shit.

[Hekate]

33. Gaah. The hundred-year-old rosebushes and formal gardens. How barbaric...

:blush:

Hekate

[Withywindle]

34. You'd think stuff like that would be in Remedial World Leading 101

things like...do NOT give a woman chancellor an unsolicited shoulder rub.

Do NOT show your clueless white ass trying to "shake it' to a traditional African drum troupe.

Do NOT get so stinking drunk while attending the Olympics you have to be carried out of your seat.

Do NOT fuck with the Queen of England's roses.

But then, his father failed to grasp "do NOT vomit in the lap of a foreign Prime Minister," so I guess he just wasn't raised right.

[Withywindle]

35. Oh, and I forgot one.

In the middle of an important meeting, do NOT pass a note to your Secretary of State asking permission to go the bathroom.

[MADem]

5. WEEEEEEE are the CHAMPIONS, my friends!!!!!!!!!!

Oh...the OTHER Queen.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sogKUx_q7ig&feature=related

[Clio the Leo]

10. Yep, too bad Freddie wont be there with the rest of the group. NT

[MADem]

15. I often wondered how he would have done as an opera singer.

He was so talented.

[AlCzervik]

7. Hellllllllllloooooooooo.

I know I'm not the only who does that right?

[spoony]

8. Just don't give her DVDs Mr. President!

:D

Seriously, though, I'm sure she'll be pleased to greet a US President who has dignity and intelligence.

[AnnieBW]

9. They should give her Aretha's hat as a present

To the Queen from the Queen of Soul!

[PretzelWarrior]

11. that fits. The queen does like funky hats

[Jackeens]

13. And she could send one back to Aretha....

[blogslut]

16. She looks rather wonderful in that particular photo

I love how she's all monochromatic peach color. The brooch is to die for. :)

[Jackeens]

17. I think a peacock literally died in the making of that broach.

:shrug:

[HeeBGBz]

29. That picture makes me miss my Grandma

I love the color.

[vadawg]

14. This would be a faux pas, i dont think a hand me down hat would be appropiate.

[Captain Hilts]

22. I don't think Lilibet is that uptight. I hear she does a killing imitation of Nancy Reagan. Really.

[vadawg]

23. trust me she would not find it appropriate. Her Majesty has a sense of humour

but dont try to take the piss. Prince Phillip is the real comedian though, real dry humour.

[Hieronymus]

20. Ahh ... cocktails with Lilibet...cool.

[Hekate]

38. So how many presidents does this make for Her Highness?Some ofthe excitement must've worn off by now

LOL. I just watched The Queen with Helen Mirren; loved the scene where Tony Blair is trying to chat her up for the first time and she says, "You're my 10th Prime Minister."

Nonetheless, I know Barack Obama will do us proud.

Hekate

[snowbear]

39. I have mixed feelings about him going over there...

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Excited for the people of London, but I don't want him leaving... .. even for just a few days.

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[old mark]

40. I thought Queen broke up after Freddy died.......

maybe he could get to meet Brian May, though.....


mark

[SoxFan]

45. Obama can replace Paul Rogers in the faux Queen

I've already picked out an outfit...