Queen Elizabeth told an aide to get rid of Obama: "I want to go to bed"

Wow, the media is really coming after the British Royal Family.

How embarrassing.

Looks like the BBC is getting its revenge!

Bitch wanted to get back to her personal gin bottle.

I think it's pretty clear that the Queen hates black people.

Well, she seems to like the members of the Commonwealth. Maybe it's Americans she doesn't like.

Geesh it isn't like she personally had to lock the doors after Obama left. If she wanted to go to bed, she is the Queen, she could have gone to bed and my opinion would be the same if it had been Trump.

How are you suppose to know when to leave, if he had left too early it might have been seen as being rude, stay too late it is rude, no win.

15 years ago Fergie’s offspring were a laughing stock, even among devoted ‘Royal Watchers.’ They were basically the ugly stepsisters from Cinderella. And then there’s Camilla who until recently was a reviled witch. Now all three are being called on for ‘greater service!’

Is there any question that the monarchy is circling the drain?

[quote] Geesh it isn't like she personally had to lock the doors after Obama left. If she wanted to go to bed, she is the Queen, she could have gone to bed and my opinion would be the same if it had been Trump.

Exactly.

Just have someone make an announcement: "The Queen will be retiring for the night."

People will stand and watch her make her exit, then they'll go back to their business.

Or does everyone have to leave the party, once she leaves?

But remember that other State visit when the Queen had to ask her staff to tell Mr. Trump to let go of her Royal pussy?

I find this story hard to believe. According to protocol, nobody can leave before the Queen does.

That is what I thought R9

[quote] Don't Leave before the Queen. Debrett's states guests should never leave an event before the royal personage unless permission has been granted through a private secretary.

one queen too many!

Barry's always been such a party animal .

It sounds as though Obama overstayed his visit and the elderly Queen simply wanted to get up and go to bed.

What a bullshit story, wow mememe must have really paid her SS bill.

I don’t believe it…there are protocols in place so that this sort of thing does not happen, and the C of the E knows better than to reveal a conversation between himself and HM.

[quote]I find this story hard to believe. According to protocol, nobody can leave before the Queen does.

Pretty much what I was going to say, down to the wording. Can you imagine if he'd left first? He would have been pilloried if he'd left before her. Fox would have reported again it before Trump's state visit.

Since protocol mandates that the monarch always leads an event, I see this simply as HM giving Obama a heads-up that she was about to end the party.

What a rotten old cunt. She should go to bed and never wake up.

Couldn't she have just ordered the lights turned up and the music shut off?

If I recall protocol calls for the Queen to select a young stud to take to her bed and thereby end the party. Apparently the Americans did not provide her with suitable options, and she got irritable and wanted to leave.

She should have simply put on a robe and bedroom slippers and piled on the cold cream and Michelle would have told him it was time to leave.

R20 You're confusing her with Margaret obviously.

What about when Trump walked in front of Her Majesty? Wasn't that rather rude? Why didn't someone do a "rehearsal" of that with him in advance?

Speaking of Margaret, she was a terrible abuser of the royalty leaves first rule. She did this at dinner parties, drinking too much, playing the piano and singing show tunes into the wee hours long after guests wanted to leave.

Did anybody ask if she was OK?

But she wasn't the Queen, so she can sod off.

A poor way for the Queen to treat a guest, let alone an important head of state.

This seems well-sourced; the article states the author watched a virtual speech in which George Osborne openly stated this.

Why does OP think the Chancellor of the Exchequer is an "aide"? American?

You ain't gotta go home, but you gotta get the fuck up outa HERE!

Looks like the BBC is going to leak every single story that will make the BRF look bad.

I say, "It's about time!"

This has nothing to do with the BBC. The linked article is in Business Insider and written by someone who attended a virtual speech by George Osborne:

[quote] George Osborne made the remarks at a talk with Lord Ed Vaizey, a former Tory MP and minister, hosted by the Old Pauline Club, an association for alumni of St Paul's School. Insider virtually attended the talk.

[quote] And I looked over at — Barack Obama was having a great time, kind of knocking back vodka martinis with his mates...

So, what mates are they talking about? Did the Pres use the chance to party on with how many of his "mates"?

By “mates” this old skunk probably means “other black people.”

Dear Liz,

It's time. Go to the light!

Love, Barry

Why would this make the Queen look bad? She was an old woman who was tired and needed to go to bed. But couldn't she have just gone up to the Obama's and bid them a goodnight and tell them they were welcome to stay? I'm not sure how the protocol works.

Margaret was such a nightmare. I have not read of one act of kindness or generosity attributed to her. I mean there have to be but all people talk about is how selfish, vulgar and mean she was.

[quote] Why would this make the Queen look bad?

Asking an invited guest to leave your home is rude.

Obama should have known to leave at a reasonable time. He's 35 years older than the queen.

In other words, r31, an amusing after-dinner speech for the entertainment of the old boys, which no one expects to be accurate or completely truthful and poetic licence is widely expected. Business Insider wasn't actually there, but attended "virtually" and so didn't really have a feeling for the atmosphere.

No r33, that's not what "mates" means in British English. This was at a state banquet so the "mates" would most likely have been American officials.

The Chancellor is the British equivalent to the US Treasury Secretary. He or she is not a Royal aide.

I'm sure she just loved it when Donald Dump visited Buckingham Palace.

She probably asked him to stay the night.

Excuse me...Obama is 35 years YOUNGER than the queen.

From the FT article cited in the Business Insider article, date 20 June 2013:

[quote]George Osborne was the victim of an unlikely case of mistaken identity at this week’s G8 summit, after US President Barack Obama confused the chancellor with a black soul singer.

[quote]The chancellor’s attempts to explain the complexities of tax avoidance to G8 leaders were thrown off course when Mr Obama interjected on three occasions to indicate that he agreed fully with “Jeffrey”.

[quote]Mr Osborne battled on in spite of the US president having apparently forgotten his name. It was only after his presentation that Mr Obama realised his mistake and apologised.

[quote]Mr Obama explained that he knew who Mr Osborne was, adding: “I’m sorry, man. I must have confused you with my favourite R&B singer.”

I suspect the Queen is much duller than you’d think behind closed doors. Most people would have enjoyed the chance to talk to the Obamas.

Considering how old the Queen was telling an invited guest that she needed to go to bed cannot in the least be considered rude unless you're an insensitive clod.

I agree with R44. Gotta take care of number one

She can't help it. She's old and crotchety. She's reached the age of "I don't give a happy damn who doesn't like what I say".

[quote] She can't help it. She's old and crotchety.

This was five years ago.

No excuse.

She's just a rude bitch.

I’ll have to call my mother and tell her she raised me with better manners than the Queen of England has.

She was old and crotchety at 90 too.

BULLSHIT STORY ! DONT BE GULLIBLE !!!!

It would be amusing if Osborne exaggerated this story because he still has a chip on his shoulder about being called Jeffrey and wanted to insult Obama, and instead he’s made the Queen look like a jerk.

Such a nasty woman!

Well I guess the Queen and every single white person in Britain is a racist.

[quote] Well I guess the Queen and every single white person in Britain is a racist.

Yes. Pretty much.

For normal people, sure, R43, but the Queen's been meeting world leaders for decades. They're probably not that interesting to her anymore.

Most 90 year olds need to be in bed by 8pm at the very latest. Plus Liz was probably wanting her bedtime Dubonnet.

One's mind boggles at a former Chancellor of the Exchequer publicly betraying what would have been a confidential request from the monarch.

Agreed - this makes no sense, either for protocol or plain common sense.

Even if this visit were five or 10 years ago, the queen would have been 85 years old. Obama should know he's got to leave at a reasonable hour and not spend the evening holding court boozing it up.

Despite what you think, these visits are not "parties." They are formalities to pay a polite social call or professional visit. Then, good night. GTFO.

R57 Yes, councilors of state are never supposed to reveal what HM says to them.

Also, I would say to the people using Debrett's to say no one leaves before Her Majesty, that is true for 99.99% of people. But, in terms of a state dinner HM and the President would be equal as they are both heads of state. Therefore, as Her Majesty is the host, it would be incumbent on the visiting Head of State to leave before she can retire or they take their leave at the same time. But, I don't know the actual protocol when it comes to British state dinners. I have attended two state dinners given by a US state Governor. In the first one it was over when the Governor decided to retire for the evening, but the second one involved another state's Governor and it couldn't end until the guest Governor decided to take his leave.

The real reason was that she spotted Barack snatch a big pinch of her private reserve Kush from the small urn on the throne room mantle!

She's a lot older than B. Obama. It was probably at least a couple of events that she attended w/the Obamas. I can see her just being tired and wanting to lie down.

I can also see B. Obama wanting to party and drink for a while.

Why on earth would the Queen ask George Osborne to tell Obama to leave? That doesn't make any sense. The whole story sounds like nonsense.

At her age the old broad should simply get up when she's ready to retire and tell her guests to enjoy themselves, but she's going to bed. I see no reason for her to be there till the last guest leaves. And frankly that would most likely be a hint to the guests it was time to hit the road.

R62 To be fair, she was probably thinking if George Osborne went to talk to him, Obama would just decide it was time to leave. To get away.

Is this bloke ever going to leave? I have to go to bed.

[quote] the old broad should simply get up when she's ready to retire and tell her guests to enjoy themselves, but she's going to bed. I see no reason for her to be there till the last guest leaves. And frankly that would most likely be a hint to the guests it was time to hit the road.

Precisely!

That's the most logical and polite way to handle that type of situation.

She would be saying "time to leave," without saying it.

R66 Have you ever been to a formal dinner where the host just got up and went to bed? That would be rude.

[quote] Have you ever been to a formal dinner where the host just got up and went to bed? That would be rude.

That's why you have someone else make the announcement, numb nuts.

"The Queen will be retiring for the evening. Please continue to enjoy yourselves."

Of course, anyone with half a brain will know that it's time to leave.

That was my thought, R51. George Osborne has had a bug up his ass ever since.

R68 That would still be rude as fuck.

Jeffrey Osborne sand "Love Power" with DL fave Dionne Warwick.

Why didn't they continue the party at a nearby location near the Palace? Maybe they did; it seems to be a sensible thing to do.

Can you imagine anyone staying up late because of Charles? All deference to the Monarchy will evaporate as soon as he becomes King.

R73 He is already an old Fogy he'll have state dinners end before 9:00pm.

The Queen has repeatedly and rightly said she has no fucks left to give.

Reviewing the troops.

Who cares?

And, once again, a bunch of Americans who know nothing of the British Monarchy, are happy having their ignorance on show for the rest of us.

There is absolutely no way this story can be true, and it fits in with a tradition of Uk politicians seeking to claim a close relationship with the monarch.

It’s also well known that The Queen is very fond of the Obamas, and vice versa. In one instance, Michelle made a private visit to London with her daughters, and the Queen arranged for them to tour Buckingham Palace and go for a carriage ride in the grounds.

We aim to please, R78.

[quote]councilors of state are never supposed to reveal what HM says to them.

R59, Cabinet Members are not Councilors of State. Councilors of State are senior members of the British Royal Family who are empowered to stand in for The Monarch in the event they are incapacitated or otherwise unable to perform a necessary duty.

Obama always seemed boring. He put her to sleep!

Oh come on, R82. I always thought she liked him. Maybe she was just tired that night. She's an old, old lady.

Maybe she was fucking tired?

It's pretty well known that Liz hates staying up for banquets and stuff like that. Apparently her and Phil scoffed their food down double quick, and of course when she was done eating, everyone was done eating.

It's also been said that's why the food is so poor at royal banquets - so no-one wants to take their time enjoying it, and they're fairly glad to see it taken away.

All that said - I wouldn't trust a word out of Osborne's perma-smirking mouth. Fun fact: when he was a member of the Bullingdon Club, the other members held him upside down and banged his head on the floor, each time asking him what he was. They didn't stop until he got the right answer - "I am a despicable cunt". All because he didn't go to Eton.

Here's a little tip: DON'T HAVE A PARTY IF YOU CAN'T STAY UP TO ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS!

Rico Suave at R79. If I wasn't a eunuch I'd be wet

It must have been Lilibet and Philip’s designated date night. She wasn’t planning to go to bed alone.

QE couldn't leave because Obama was partying so hard and not letting up.

[quote]Or does everyone have to leave the party, once she leaves?

I believe so, yes.

The Obamas remained friendly with the Queen after this so clearly there were no hard feelings. I'd bet they weren't even a little upset when it happened. It doesn't seem like a big deal.

People need to use their brains here. A Tory politician with a grudge against Obama tells this story at a talk with another Tory politician at an old boys' club. Right. And you still believe it? Get real.

Given the symbolism attached to The Queen’s jewels (and the massive range she has to choose from), it is striking that she wore the brooch presented to her by the Obamas both directly after receiving it, and during President Covfefe’s state visit. These things don’t happen by accident.

[quote] People need to use their brains here. A Tory politician with a grudge against Obama tells this story at a talk with another Tory politician at an old boys' club. Right. And you still believe it?

Most Americans have no clue what a "Tory" is, just for your information.

So don't expect us to understand the nuances of British politics.

[quote] Given the symbolism attached to The Queen’s jewels (and the massive range she has to choose from), it is striking that she wore the brooch presented to her by the Obamas both directly after receiving it, and during President Covfefe’s state visit. These things don’t happen by accident.

And by that same token, Princess Kunt of Kent wore that Blackamoor Brooch with the same "symbolism" in mind, when she met Meghan.

These things don't happen by accident, indeed.

Who cares about Princess Michael of Kent? Most British people couldn’t pick her out of a line-up.

The Queen is known to roll out of bed and throw on whatever she finds on the floor that has been piling up from weeks ago.

Americans are obsessed with Princess Michael of Kent, r95. They think they're so clever banging on about her, whereas it simply shows that they don't have a fucking clue.

R96, you really need to stop referring to yourself in the third person. It’s very self-important, and no-one asked where you source your clothing.

This kind of stupidity is why the entire Royal Family, including this old bag, and all the royal hangers on and deadbeats, should be loaded onto a ship without any life saving equipment, sailed into the middle of the ocean, then torpedoed.

The world will never know they're gone.

Time to put the Queen to bed.

FOR GOOD!

I think the Queen has earned the right at this point to tell people who overstay their visit to scram! when she gets tired.

Why didn't she just stand up and announce, "'oo's up for a nightcap in my royal bedchamber?" and watched them scatter in horror.

[quote]Most British people couldn’t pick her out of a line-up.

I'll be counting on that someday!

The Queen wanted to drink her nightly gin and tonic in private and be tucked into bed by 9:00.