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Rhiannon12866

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

Reply to FM123 (Reply #4)

Fri Sep 9, 2022, 06:09 AM

Sep 2022

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

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Pete Souza just tweeted one of his favorite photographs of Queen Elizabeth [View all] highplainsdem Sep 2022 OP

Stunning! Looks like a painting! amazing talent msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #1

I think so, too. The lighting and composition couldn't've been more perfect. highplainsdem Sep 2022 #41

She is clearly enjoying her time with the Obamas... Spazito Sep 2022 #2

They have to have been much better company than most of the people highplainsdem Sep 2022 #43

I have no doubt about that... Spazito Sep 2022 #45

Oh my! She was short in stature FakeNoose Sep 2022 #3

OMG! ShazzieB Sep 2022 #28

She was 5'4" when young, had probably lost at least a couple of highplainsdem Sep 2022 #44

Beautiful picture! FM123 Sep 2022 #4

The smile on her face says that. soldierant Sep 2022 #35

Barack was probably more open with the queen. Not stiff, cold, or crass. LiberalFighter Sep 2022 #37

That's great to hear - thanks! She does look so happy to see them. highplainsdem Sep 2022 #47

I remember when they visited her and that was obvious, the Queen was really enjoying herself Rhiannon12866 Sep 2022 #50

The Guardian also has a very good selection of photos Lars39 Sep 2022 #5

Some people had shit fits when Michelle Obama touched her Majesty... CTyankee Sep 2022 #7

I remember that. Lars39 Sep 2022 #9

Oh yes, I remember that. But the Queen reciprocated. NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #10

She did hug them rebe303 Sep 2022 #22

I think there must be a lot of people who are anti-monarchy but NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #23

including me. mopinko Sep 2022 #24

Exactly rebe303 Sep 2022 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author rebe303 Sep 2022 #31

About that hug. . . Collimator Sep 2022 #34

Thanks for telling us about the photos there! highplainsdem Sep 2022 #48

Leave it to Pete to FalloutShelter Sep 2022 #6

Yes -- technique, eye, heart: Pinback Sep 2022 #32

He's a great photographer. highplainsdem Sep 2022 #49

That IS beautiful! Sogo Sep 2022 #8

Awwwwwww, Dear Queenie... calimary Sep 2022 #11

Here's my favorite. edbermac Sep 2022 #12

Melania came prepared homegirl Sep 2022 #15

Too bad she didn't spin around and Xavier Breath Sep 2022 #17

... BigmanPigman Sep 2022 #40

I'm loving Abigail_Adams Sep 2022 #42

I love that Cha Sep 2022 #13

KnR Hekate Sep 2022 #14

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #16

My favorite wryter2000 Sep 2022 #18

Beautiful picture. Throws a lot of shade. RIP dear Queen. nt Samrob Sep 2022 #19

KNR niyad Sep 2022 #20

The only disrespectful one was the oaf, Trump. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #21

There was also Shrub's entourage trampling her gardens in '03. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2022 #25

Wow Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #27

Holy crap, I don't blame her one bit! ShazzieB Sep 2022 #29

It's good to be the Queen! Turbineguy Sep 2022 #26

I liked this one - this was the first major event she did after Philip's funeral muriel_volestrangler Sep 2022 #33

Thank you Wild blueberry Sep 2022 #36

If all y'all who are on Instagram don't follow Pete, GoCubsGo Sep 2022 #38

Lovely lighting. BigmanPigman Sep 2022 #39

full image from tweet ... Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #46

That could be a painting !! uponit7771 Sep 2022 #51