Hillary meets royalty, but no hugs with queen
Hillary Clinton with Queen Elizabeth II and Nicolas Sarkozy, April 1, 2009 Much has been made about Michelle Obama’s hug with Queen Elizabeth II, but let’s not forget Secretary Clinton. Yesterday, she too met the queen during the Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders attending today’s G-20 summit. Above, it looks like the queen and ...
Much has been made about Michelle Obama’s hug with Queen Elizabeth II, but let’s not forget Secretary Clinton. Yesterday, she too met the queen during the Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders attending today’s G-20 summit. Above, it looks like the queen and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are attentively listening to Clinton’s wise words.
Some touching did go on, however, though it didn’t involve the queen. Below, Sarkozy appears to be sharing a gripping moment with Clinton during the reception.
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