Pete Souza just tweeted one of his favorite photographs of Queen Elizabeth

[highplainsdem]

Link to tweet

[msfiddlestix]

1. Stunning! Looks like a painting! amazing talent

[highplainsdem]

41. I think so, too. The lighting and composition couldn't've been more perfect.

[Spazito]

2. She is clearly enjoying her time with the Obamas...

and her smile toward Michelle speaks volumes, imo.

[highplainsdem]

43. They have to have been much better company than most of the people

she met.

[Spazito]

45. I have no doubt about that...

especially when you think about recent times, trump and boris to name just two.

[FakeNoose]

3. Oh my! She was short in stature

... but nonetheless a giant of the 20th Century.

Great photo!

[ShazzieB]

28. OMG!

When I read this, I thought, "Was?" Then I thought, "Could it be?" And then I googled.

What can I say? I've been keeping weird hours lately. Just got online, haven't turned on the TV, just came to DU and this happened to be the first thing I clicked on. RIP, Elizabeth R. 🇬🇧

[highplainsdem]

44. She was 5'4" when young, had probably lost at least a couple of

inches by the times of that photo.

[FM123]

4. Beautiful picture!

According to British press, the Queen liked most of our American presidents & first ladies - but Barack & Michelle Obama were among her very favorites....

[soldierant]

35. The smile on her face says that.

It includes every feature of her face, and is way stronger and brighter than an official smile. As is even more clear if one looks at a larger image of the same. Just beautiful.

[LiberalFighter]

37. Barack was probably more open with the queen. Not stiff, cold, or crass.

[highplainsdem]

47. That's great to hear - thanks! She does look so happy to see them.

[Rhiannon12866]

50. I remember when they visited her and that was obvious, the Queen was really enjoying herself

As opposed to when it was TFG, in her life she's learned to be "a good sport."

[Lars39]

5. The Guardian also has a very good selection of photos

of her as a tot to meeting the new PM. She liked the Obamas. 🙂

[CTyankee]

7. Some people had shit fits when Michelle Obama touched her Majesty...

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a25047228/why-michelle-obama-hugged-queen-elizabeth/

The Queen wasn't at all upset.

[Lars39]

9. I remember that.

They treated her with respect as an elder, too.

[NYC Liberal]

10. Oh yes, I remember that. But the Queen reciprocated.

They clearly got along.

[rebe303]

22. She did hug them

And when my Irish Dad saw that he went from very Anti to all out
Pro monarchy🙂

[NYC Liberal]

23. I think there must be a lot of people who are anti-monarchy but

liked Liz.

[mopinko]

24. including me.

i have a soft spot for the old girl, but it's time for the monarchy to pass into history.

[rebe303]

30. Exactly

She did her duty and led as best as she could.

[Collimator]

34. About that hug. . .

. . . It was pretty apparent to everyone that HM QE2 knew how to communicate a right regal set down upon anyone who genuinely displeased her. She did not do that to Michelle. And the fact that she was First Lady at the time wouldn't have stopped the Queen. The British are masters of understated communication regardless of someone's position.

The genuine liking and enjoyment of each other's company was clear to anyone watching. The fact that President Obama and the First Lady are the sort of people who can convey respect for the elderly (remember, we had a "First Grandma" in the White House) as well as heartfelt warmth was a big plus.

The three of them shared an understanding of duty and responsibility. Given all their respective titles, none was (or still is) possessed of a self-serving attitude. That's one of the many reasons that they probably got on as well as they did.

[highplainsdem]

48. Thanks for telling us about the photos there!

[FalloutShelter]

6. Leave it to Pete to

Capture such a rich and elegant shot of HRH and the Obamas.

[Pinback]

32. Yes -- technique, eye, heart:

He’s got everything it takes to be one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time.

[highplainsdem]

49. He's a great photographer.

[Sogo]

8. That IS beautiful!

RIP, Queen Elizabeth....


Recall it is said that in her youth, Queen Elizabeth was regarded as a beauty in the way we have considered Diana in modern times....

[calimary]

11. Awwwwwww, Dear Queenie...

Sad today.

[edbermac]

12. Here's my favorite.

“Bloody hell, I can’t wait for these assholes to leave!”

[homegirl]

15. Melania came prepared

to avoid honoring the flag- more confirmation for me that she is (was) Putin's Plant in the White House. Melania is Master of the Deal-she negotiated moving her parents to the USA and citizenship.

[Xavier Breath]

17. Too bad she didn't spin around and

throttle him with that handbag a la Ruth Buzzi and Arte Johnson. It's fun to think about.

[BigmanPigman]

40. ...

[Abigail_Adams]

42. I'm loving

that image! She probably wanted to.

[Cha]

13. I love that

Photo too!!

[Hekate]

14. KnR

[LetMyPeopleVote]

16. K&R

[wryter2000]

18. My favorite

Was her and Michelle from behind with their arms around each other’s waist. She really liked the Obamas.

[Samrob]

19. Beautiful picture. Throws a lot of shade. RIP dear Queen. nt

[niyad]

20. KNR

[Joinfortmill]

21. The only disrespectful one was the oaf, Trump.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

25. There was also Shrub's entourage trampling her gardens in '03.

Queen's fury as Bush goons wreck garden
Nov 23 2003
Exclusive By Terry O'Hanlon

Link: https://nyc.politics.narkive.com/oxU85Y6m/queen-s-fury-as-bush-goons-wreck-garden

Snips:

THE Queen is furious with President George W. Bush after his state visit caused thousands of pounds of damage to her gardens at Buckingham Palace.

Royal officials are now in touch with the Queen's insurers and Prime Minister Tony Blair to find out who will pick up the massive repair bill. Palace staff said they had never seen the Queen so angry as when she saw how her perfectly-maintained lawns had been churned up after being turned into helipads with three giant H landing markings for the Bush visit.

The rotors of the President's Marine Force One helicopter and two support Black Hawks damaged trees and shrubs that had survived since Queen Victoria's reign. And Bush's army of clod-hopping security service men trampled more precious and exotic plants.
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"Some of the roses, flowers and shrubs damaged are thought to be rare varieties named after members of the Royal Family and planted by the Queen Mother and Queen.

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

[Joinfortmill]

27. Wow

[ShazzieB]

29. Holy crap, I don't blame her one bit!

I would have been furious, too. In fact, I'm furious right now, just hearing about it.

I wonder who did pick up the tab for the repairs. I would have said send the bill to the shrub, but he wouldn't have paid it himself--the American people would have.

[Turbineguy]

26. It's good to be the Queen!

At least when the Obamas visit.

[muriel_volestrangler]

33. I liked this one - this was the first major event she did after Philip's funeral

and I have to give credit to the Bidens for being able to get her laugh so naturally.

[Wild blueberry]

36. Thank you

[GoCubsGo]

38. If all y'all who are on Instagram don't follow Pete,

I highly recommend that you do so. Along with his brilliant photography, he's a master of throwing shade to those who richly deserve it, Girth Vader, especially.

[BigmanPigman]

39. Lovely lighting.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

46. full image from tweet ...

[uponit7771]

51. That could be a painting !!