Comments on: Video: Queen Elizabeth, Michelle Obama Hug

By: Melba Price

Melba Price — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:22:18 +0000

This display of affection was really cute. Queen Elizabeth has done other things that were not in the Protocol and we just can admired her. Remember when she appears on TV to console her subjects after Lady Diana death. She is an old woman with a lot of wisdom She knows that a hug, coming from the First Lady, the wife of the most powerful men in the world, would not harm anybody. We should be open to the 21rst Century. More things, good things, will happen.

By: Diane Doyle

Diane Doyle — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:55:17 +0000

As a British subject and a dedicated Royalist, I found this slip in protocol both charming and way overdue.
It is amazing how many walls crumble with the touch of a hand and a genuine embrace.
We have lost many opportunities to develope a closer relationship with other world leaders.
I am not endorsing mass group hugs worldwide, but, can anyone tell me what is wrong with acknowledging a genuine connection in public.
Kudos to the First Lady, she is an admirable ambassador for the USA.
My Brother was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty and found her to be genuinely delightful.
I would venture to say she rather enjoyed a hug.

By: Maricar Macalincag

Maricar Macalincag — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:53:02 +0000

Daniel and Angeline, the familiarity displayed in the video definitely surprised me. I got the sense that Queen Elizabeth let down her reserve for a moment (I think she genuinely likes Ms. Obama), but then recovered it quickly. That’s when she stepped away, realizing that it was a public event, and quite unusual for her to be so close to someone outside of her family.

By: Angeline Marshall

Angeline Marshall — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:09:32 +0000

More than a little embarrassed. Gormless graceless unlearned. Please we can do better. Every Commonwealth citizen is in shock, and as much as we may appreciate, they are some things we should not be let loose without knowning. Next time leave well at home.

By: DANIEL SULLIVAN

DANIEL SULLIVAN — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:20:23 +0000

Michelle Obama made a cold calculated move. She and The One were well briefed on the protocol on meeting The Queen.