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  • Obama miscues on toast

    05/24/2011 5:11:55 PM PDT · by ColdOne · 169 replies
    Politico44 ^ | 05/24/11 | CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN
    LONDON – It was all going so well. But when the time came for President Obama to deliver his toast to Queen Elizabeth Tuesday night, the meticulously planned state dinner at Buckingham Palace turned, well, awkward. As Obama began wrapping up his remarks, he put down his notecards and picked up his glass. “Ladies and gentlemen, please stand with me and raise your glasses as I propose a toast,” the president said, as the guests stood up. “To her majesty the Queen.” At this point, the band queued up “God Save the Queen.” But Obama wasn’t quite finished yet. So...
  • Dinner for 171! The Queen Treats The Obamas To A State Banquet [Pics in URL]

    05/24/2011 6:36:13 PM PDT · by Steelfish · 54 replies
    Daily Mail (UK) ^ | May 24, 2011 | JESSICA SATHERLEY
    Dinner for 171! The Queen Treats The Obamas To A State Banquet... and Invites A Few Of Their Hollywood Friends By JESSICA SATHERLEY 25th May 2011 After a long day of public appearances, President Obama and US First Lady Michelle were treated to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the Queen tonight. The star-studded banquet saw 171 guests arrive, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey and Tim Burton, who dined on lamb, roast potatoes and vanilla Charlotte. Also at Her Majesty’s banquet in honour of the Obamas were David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Boris Johnson. Cheers! The Queen toasts...