Former President Barack Obama shared a personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she was laid to rest, recalling her as ‘thoughtful’ but also ‘no-nonsense’.
shared a personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she was laid to rest, recalling her as ‘thoughtful’ but also ‘no-nonsense’.posted on Monday morning, Obama recounted several interactions he and his family had with the Queen that displayed her ‘generosity and consideration’.
‘The first time that I met the Queen was visiting London. She reminded me very much of my grandmother – which surprised me,’ he said. ‘Not just in appearance but also in manner. Very gracious, but also no-nonsense. Wry sense of humor, she could not have been more kind or thoughtful to me and Michelle.’‘The Queen was dressed up quite a bit for the state dinner. It was a little bit concerning for Michelle, because as a gift to her majesty, Michelle had selected a small, modest brooch of nominal value,’ the ex-president said.
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