Posted on 04/25/2016 10:05:26 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
WINDSOR, United Kingdom - The Queen banned Obama from landing a dozen helicopters at Windsor Castle because last time he visited six of them ruined the lawn. The 90-year-old monarch is said to have told aides the helicopters were 'over the top' and they would be limited to three.
US Secret Service claimed it needed all twelve so agents could be in close proximity to the President when he came to the castle on Friday. The service also demanded to post guards inside the private dinner with the Queen and Obama, presumably to prevent the pensioner attacking the President.
Commenting on the three helicopter limit an insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "Various US aides said that wouldn't be possible. The President has a small army of Secret Service agents who follow him all over.
"They said they needed to be within reach of the President at all times. They also wanted guards posted inside the dining hall when he had lunch with the Queen. But Her Majesty refused to back down and said, 'three helicopters only'.
"The Secret Service had to go away and think about their plan. The President's officials were told that the Queen regarded Windsor Castle as her family home and the most important of all royal residences.
"They were told that the Queen was particularly sensitive to any potential damage to the castle and grounds. Eventually the President’s aides accepted her wishes. She rarely imposes her will but when she does people listen – it just took the US Secret Service agents a little time to realize that."
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What a great guest and ambassador? The ugly American. Guess who is coming to dinner.
He’s not an American
Who does she think she is? The Queen of England?.................
Ugly American.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Queen, Defender of the Faith and former Empress of India - now has to put up with the new emperor who destroys her gardens with his entourage.
Doesn’t the Queen have her own security?
Sounds like hover cover from one of the original Get Smart movies.
“The service also demanded to post guards inside the private dinner with the Queen and Obama, presumably to prevent the pensioner attacking the President.”
I think she could take him.
I really, really, REALLY doubt that they wreck her garden and grounds......
Hey you Americans, get off my lawn.
Ha! And after Mooch invited herself to lunch, no less. Good for you, Elizabeth. The obamas are like school in the summertime.
Some have gardens. Some have lives and family. He has over the top wrecked most all. Welcome to the party lady.
I’d pay good money to see Prince Philip yelling “Get off my lawn!” from the parapet. He’d be a natural.
0bammy goes to visit the Queen in the Queen’s country, and tries to act like a king. Sorry, bammy. The Queen has class, you don’t.
Hey it’s a black thing. They park and barbecue on the front lawn.I have never understood this?
Only 12? I guess the dog isn’t coming on the trip.
The most paranoid president in history. Does he still bring all his own food to these dinner engagements?
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