[z3n]

Wow!

You just don’t turn down the queen’s invitation, and if you do, you had better have a better excuse then that.

Personally, I’d be nervous about etiquette and protocols, but I’m sure as President I’d have some advisors who could assist.
At first blush it looks like blatant arrogance and disrespect, but somehow I wonder if it’s a cover. There must be some other reason for declining.

[a fool in paradise]

>>Personally, I’d be nervous about etiquette and protocols

Most people are

Heard Pat Boone on the radio last night talking about meeting the Queen twice. She surprised him when she told him that they’d met before. He knew it but he didn’t know that she’d remember or that she’d bring it up.

[wally_bert]

I’d drink tea with Queen Liz as long as I brew my own light on the sugar blend.

[dsc]

“There must be some other reason for declining.”

I think they’re just trash who didn’t know any better.

[libertylover]

At first blush it looks like blatant arrogance and disrespect, but somehow I wonder if it’s a cover. There must be some other reason for declining.

I think you got it right the first time.