Apparently the British press have managed to get their collective panties all up in a huge bunch over Obama's wife breaking 'royal protocol' when visiting Bilbo and Frodo, her Majesty and the fun-sized Nazi. The first lady behaved in such a manner that the air was filled with horrified gasps and some people had to be treated for shock. The outrageous incident involved Michelle placing her arm around the Queen's shoulders and giving her a hug.
On a side note Obama was also instructed only to shake hands with the Queen only if she offered, (one must certainly touch the Queen if the monarch offers her hand though you should return this not with a firm handshake but just a touch), and that a bow or a curtsy wasn't necessary as Americans aren't the Queen's subjects, as the USA is independent from British rule. Yes, you read that last bit right.
You know this is the year 2009, in case anyone has forgotten, by now we should all be whizzing around on jet packs and using teleportation devices to travel the world in split seconds. But no, we're stuck in the middle ages with a wild hair up our arse about someone hugging and touching the Queen.
I do hope she finds that ring soon though.
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The Queen does look a bit uncomfortable in that photo. I suppose it was taken just after her experience of a hug.
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