Barack Obama’s London Legacy: The ‘2008’ State Visit In Photos

AND just like that, Barack Obama was gone. How will his trip be remembered?

Is it for the gaffes, of which there were three good ones: the huge American car got stuck on a bump in Ireland (was that Shergar giving one last kick from the grave?); Obama dated his signature “2008”; and he carried on talking having toasted “the Queen” and triggered the band to strike up the anthem at the banquet?

Will it be for the ping-pong with David Cameron; or the barbecue in Downing Street – the boys did burgers and the girls did salad?

Will it be for his meeting with Prince William and Kate Middleton, the latter’s outfit triggering a frenzy for her dress which – sorry, to say, girls – will not snare you a minted prince?

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Queen Elizabeth II signs the guest book as she bids farewell to US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, watch by the Duke of Edinburgh at Winfield House - the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America - in Regent's Park, London.

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Posted: 26th, May 2011 | In: Politicians Comments (3) | TrackBack | Permalink