OMG! Did you hear? Michelle Obama totally touched the Queen. And I hear you’re not supposed to do that! Ever! Here’s video of the moment in question.

Protocol seems to be dispensed with when the Obamas come to town.

When the President and his wife, Michelle, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace, the First Lady and the Queen slipped their arms around each other towards the end of the evening.

It is usually a breach of protocol to touch the Queen. But as the two women stood side by side, chatting about their height difference, she put her hand on the back of Mrs Obama, who did the same for a few moments. Before she departed, Mrs Obama told the Queen: “I really enjoyed our meeting.”

The Royal press office has made it clear that not only was the Queen not offended by the gesture, she reached out and touched the First Lady first. This is a foolish attempt at stirring up a controversy where there is none. Regardless, a Gallup poll released today shows Michelle Obama doesn’t have much to worry about in terms of her public persona.

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