Obamas welcome their new dog, Bo, at the White House

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

The Obamas show their new dog, Bo, at the White House
The Obamas have fulfilled their pledge to their daughter, Malia and Sasha, to bring a dog to the White House. The whole family were pictured on the White House lawns playing with their new pet and they say the dog, named Bo, has not had [...]

Obamas every inch the celebrities

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

President Obama and Michelle with the Queen
Here is a view of the Obama visit from the other side of the pond. This extraordinary celebrity couple won over everyone they met with a disarming open friendliness. Even the most cynical commentators have been affected by President Obama’s rhetoric and by Michelle Obama’s natural charm. Prime [...]

Obama’s London accommodation

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Presidential helicopter lands in London (pic – AP)
The Obamas are very lucky – they landed at Stansted airport, thirty miles north-east of the capital, and they were swiftly transferred into central London by presidential helicopter. They missed out on the two hour road journey from the airport, instead they completed the last leg of the [...]

Obama charm offensive

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Popular opinion in Britain is that President Obama is a success. He possesses several traits that have endeared him to the nation. First, his overt love of the country. Barack Obama had professed his admiration and respect for the Queen and he admitted to being nervous in advance of meeting the monarch who he’d only [...]

British Royals under Obamas’ spell

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

For the first meeting the Queen was wearing pearls (of course), a tailored pink dress with inverted pleats, teamed with black patent shoes and bag. Mrs Obama wore a full length black silk coat, cream camisole and black high-waisted skirt. Around her neck was a double row pearl necklace

Fashion wars – Celebrity couple at No. 10

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Michelle Obama touches down in London
Finally President Obama’s first visit to London has begun.  The first couple touched down at Stansted on Tuesday night and made the 30 mile journey  to central London by helicopter.  On arrival the first couple looked fresh and relaxed: they had changed into different outfits during the flight. barack Obama [...]

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