Michelle Obama fever hits the UK

[MiniMe]

from BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7978054.stm

A very nice story on Michelle's first day

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She has attracted as much interest and column inches as her husband on this London trip; creating a buzz with her dazzling outfits, her own schedule of events and her own fanbase.

Outside Buckingham Palace, as crowds gathered in anticipation of the Obamas' arrival, Mrs Obama's star appeal was apparent.

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While Michelle Obama has not quite stolen the show from her husband on this trip, she has been more of a co-star than merely the supporting act.

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Mrs Obama was friendly and at ease as she introduced herself personally to everyone as "Michelle" and even sat down to have a traditional cup of British tea, something she admitted she did not drink too often.

"The warmth and patience she showed and the time she took to engage with everyone was greatly appreciated," said Laura Lee, chief executive of Maggie's Cancer Centre.

Trudi Cogdell, a patient at the centre, described her meeting with the First Lady as "very friendly".

"She's a lovely lady, she's very open... she'd talk to anyone".

Michelle Obama has frequently displayed a down-to-earth approach during the trip.

On meeting the Queen, she followed formality by curtseying, but later, during a reception, she showed her more casual, affectionate side by putting her arm around Her Majesty to hug her.

It is reported that the Queen was so taken by Mrs Obama she even said: "Now we've met, will you please keep in touch?"

[firedupdem]

1. Nice Article on my friend First lady Michelle.

:)

[SeattleGirl]

2. The Queen wants to stay in touch with Michelle! Cool!

:bounce:

[ColbertWatcher]

7. That was my favorite part!

"Now we've met, will you please keep in touch?"

I'm taking that to mean that not only are Americans not hated as much as we were during Dumbass' occupation, but people want to hear from us again!

[bumblebee1]

3. How much do you want to make a bet that the Obamas arrived

at Buckingham Palace by car instead of helicopter?

[eridani]

4. I'll bet they didn't tear the shit of of grounds gardens either nt

[Raster]

6. I'll bet they didn't try to fuck the corgis either.

[Triana]

5. I'm very proud of our First Lady! n/t

[Number23]

8. Awww, ain't that cute? The queen wants a black friend...

"It is reported that the Queen was so taken by Mrs Obama she even said: "Now we've met, will you please keep in touch?"

I'm kidding! Sort of... :)

[qanda]

9. Your post made me LOL

[T_i_B]

10. Well it hits the UK press anyway.