FLOTUS fit for the queen

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[Biophilic]

1. It's wonderful how all of these pictures have a bunch of really, really happy people in them.

Wonder what the difference was from the last time? It really does my heart and mental well being good to see these photos.

[iluvtennis]

36. Same here. Feels so good. n/t

[Aristus]

2. Charles looks like he's getting a little tiddly from that vodka/tonic.

*mutters drunkenly* : "Sod it! Mummy is simply going to live forever, and I shall never get to be King!..."

[ShazzieB]

10. LOLOLOL!!!

[Hekate]

32. More like a G&T, I'd think

[sarchasm]

37. Most likely a gin and tonic.

... the quinine in tonic water was good for warding off malaria in places like India.

[CTyankee]

42. I've seen quite a few alcoholics and he sure looks like one. Who brings his drink to the greeting

line? It reminds me of one family member who always had her "coffee mug" with her wherever she
went. It wasn't really funny; she needed it actually to survive. She was so far gone by that time that she couldn't go anywhere without that mug. At family get togethers she was always in the kitchen mixing drinks for everyone so she could continue drinking all day and evening when she would literally pass out. We loved her so much, she was so kind and generous and open hearted to every one. I miss her all the time.

[TexasBushwhacker]

43. FWIW, Justin Trudeau has a cocktail as welk

Camilla has a glass of wine. This looks more like an informal get together than a greeting line.

[Treefrog]

50. I seriously doubt that Charles is an alcoholic. What an odd thing to say.

He’s lived his entire life in the public eye, and things like that end up slipping out sooner or later.

Nothing to joke about anyway.

[CTyankee]

53. Not odd. Many people use alcohol as a "coping mechanism."

I read an interesting book when I went back to school for a Master's degree. It was called "The Alcoholic Republic" and it dealt with alcohol as the coping device of the people in our republic's early days. Work was usually extremely difficult physically. Our forbears coped with it by having their ale, lots of which was homemade. It wasn't until we got to some mechanical solutions to hard, physical labor that we were forced into change But since being under the influence was problematic once the age of mechanical devices had arrived, we needed to stop drinking. Accidents and loss of life was too high a price to pay. Along comes religion, the Great Awakening, which among other things made alcohol to be the source of a great evil. There were large revivals that sought to save our citizens from "demon rum."

My sister in law was highly productive. Her "coffee mug" kept her at a "maintenance level" all day. Of course, physically it was killing her and did.

Charles may or may not be an alcoholic, just as he may or may not suffer from any of a lot of other ailments.

[Botany]

3. Joe and Jill know how to dress and act.

I am not gay or a fashion person at all but is Jill wearing an English Burberry coat to meet the Queen? That simple gesture showed respect to both the Queen and England. It also made Elizabeth happy. Both Joe and Jill know how to dress an act.

BTW why is everybody happy? Trudeau and Merkle look happy. Now who isn’t there? Boris Johnson still looks like a bag of wet kitty litter …. even from behind. Chuck looks like his gin and tonic is taking its toll.

[SergeStorms]

15. "Why is everybody happy"?

They're all happy because of the people who aren't there.

When MF45 visited the UK he brought his entire low-life family with him. Visiting HRH Queen Elizabeth isnt a "+8". The white trash with cash 'worst family' was a total bummer for everyone in attendance.

So yeah, repairing the U.S. relationships in Europe with an actual President of the United States was a joyous event, and it was written across everyone's faces.

[tanyev]

4. Merkel looks like she's really enjoying this G7.

And with good reason.

[PatSeg]

28. So many smiling faces

The contrast to the previous guy is incredible.

[CurtEastPoint]

5. This is shallow, but they are a beautiful couple who knows how to dress NICELY and act NICELY

and not be tacky bully trash like the former one and his thing.

[IcyPeas]

6. I bet the conversation was much more interesting with Pres. and Dr. Biden than with TFG

[Bayard]

7. The Queen is so tiny

Even if she is stooped. Love the white gloves!

The Biden's make me proud.

[BigmanPigman]

9. I think it's cute that she always carries her purse.

Someone peeked inside while sitting next to her and said it has the typical stuff... lipstick, tissue, coin purse, pen, mirror, glasses, etc.

[SergeStorms]

17. Why would the Queen need a coin purse?

Or a wallet, for that matter. I doubt she's paid for anything in her entire life.

I'm not doubting you at all, BP, it just seems totally odd, that's all.

[BigmanPigman]

38. I read that she carries a "few bucks" to give to the collection plate

when she goes to church. I know it's not a few bucks in England but you know what I mean. She isn't cheap.

[SergeStorms]

41. I think you mean....

the British people aren't cheap.

[George II]

18. Ana Cabrera commented about that too, asking "what does she have in that handbag?" Are you....

....serious, someone said that's what's in it, or just kidding?

I've never seen her without it, and always in that same position on her arm. She probably sleeps with her arm crooked like that.

[homegirl]

25. My guess is two items

a pistol and a tracking device secreted in the lining.

[wyn borkins]

26. That's Not A Purse, It's Obviously A Holster (!)

Now you just know she's packin' a never-fired (but fully loaded) Webley Revolver. Silver-plated (of course), and stylishly hosting a pair of finely-carved wooden grips.

[area51]

27. In case anyone is interested,

I found this trivia on the Queen's handbag.

[PatSeg]

30. That's pretty much what I'd expect

especially the glasses and tissue. Nice to have certain items on your person.

[secondwind]

22. I've met her also, and she has the most beautiful skin I have ever seen.

[Hekate]

34. An English Rose complexion, I think they call it. nt

[Ilsa]

8. Everyone looks so relaxed.

The big orange baby made everyone uncomfortable. Women probably wondered if he was leering at them, and their spouses probably wondered if they'd need to intervene.

[sprinkleeninow]

33. I hope this eats away at the Orangeous one.

Hope he's orange jellos.

[Joinfortmill]

11. Lovely

[mcar]

12. Her maj and the Bidens look relaxed and engaged

[spanone]

13. charles is having an adult beverage

[BobTheSubgenius]

14. ER looks even happier to meet the Bidens than she was to meet the previous family.

[albacore]

16. ...as opposed to the last POTUS/FLOTUS...

[SergeStorms]

21. It's very nice to meet you, Stormy.

I love it. First time I've seen that. I doubt HRH Queen Elizabeth was pleased to meet the soft-porn priestess though, either. The entire family are nothing but white trash with cash (or a shitload of credit, anyway).

[Roy Rolling]

19. Let's look back in history...

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[PatSeg]

31. The Queen didn't look

nearly as happy back then. This time she has a huge smile.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

23. It hasn't been necessary for an American to be "fit" for a queen since 1783.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Harry and Bess must have lain awake at night wondering if they'd be fit to meet the queen.

I'm sure you'll understand my not bowing in absentia.

[NBachers]

29. Blooey - There's nothing wrong with acknowledging high-level protocol as it exists in the real world

[Treefrog]

49. Joe didn't bow. Neither did Jill curtsy.

Not sure what you’re worried about.

[Dukkha]

24. Every president since Truman in 1951

The amount of history she has witnessed is humbling

https://time.com/5333083/queen-elizabeth-trump-visit-presidents/?jwsource=cl

[Warpy]

35. She looks delighted not to be coping with Melania again

It's odd not seeing her in Easter egg bright colors, but I imagine she's not feeling all that cheery these days. She is still in mourning.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

39. K&R. Thanks for posting these photos. Made our Sunday much brighter.

America is indeed back and with due decorum and respect.

I can recall W's people trashing the Queen's garden and tRump being disrespectful to her, so it's great to see this reset. Her meeting President and Mrs. Obama was a bright one as well.

KY......... .......

[Yavin4]

40. Boris, my dude, you gotta straightened up.

With Trump gone, you are the new bottom of the G7.

[CTyankee]

47. He always looks like he just rolled out of bed and hadn't had time to comb his hair...

[diane in sf]

51. Nah, he grooms it with an eggbeater.

[MustLoveBeagles]

44. It's great to have a Potus and a Flotus who aren't an embarrassment

[Stuart G]

45. Where is this taking place?...Please?, Thank You , I found out .Windsor Castle- .outside of London

[tblue37]

46. Biden's foot still seems to be giving him some trouble.

[jalan48]

48. Great to see we're back in favor with the Monarchy.

[diane in sf]

52. HRH and FLOTUS are echoing each other's body language. A good sign of amicable interaction.