President Obama and First Lady Michelle's visit with Queen Elizabeth II didn't measure up to royal standards, if you believe the web comments from various web articles, because Obama gave her an iPod filled with Broadway tunes, pictures of her 2007 visit to America, and some of his speeches. People are equating this gift with that infamous box of DVD movies Obama gave to PM Gordon Brown -- which supposedly don't play in British DVD players. The Queen gave the Obamas a signed portrait of herself and her husband, which is said to be standard operating procedure for royal visits. So much for charges the President's gift came wrapped in ego.
I imagine some people are also finding the First Couple needs to practice their honours. I detected no curtsy from Michelle Obama, but according to royal protocol, she didn't need to make one because she's not a British subject. Makes sense. If you know me, you know I'd give a low bow, but under current Buckingham Palace standards, only a head nod is required. For the record, the former President and Mrs. Bush didn't give honours, either.
So really, what's wrong? Nothing at all, except the sensibilities of some people who are looking for a reason to take cheap shots... many of them British. Lousy Redcoats.
UPDATE: Looks like both Her Majesty and the First Lady deviated from standards.
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