Barack Obama’s fond memories of HM Queen Elizabeth II | BBC

Barack Obama reminisces on the touching moments with HM Queen Elizabeth II that left a lasting impact on his family.

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[normadesmond]

Obama himself gave the Queen a great present. Her Majesty collected things of her father, who died very young and whom she loved very much. Obama found letters of him in the White House archives written to Roosevelt during WW2. He gave them to her. I read somewhere that when he did this and she saw her fathers handwriting she kept silent for quit a bit, and then she said: "We are very grateful for this". Oh my - how touching.

[A_Few_Thoughts]

I'm always so impressed with how well spoken Barack Obama is. He speaks with intelligence, authenticity, graciousness, insight, and always with a touch of humor.

[superman]

He must be the classiest American who ever lived. What a dude.

[maximewouters]

I'm European but god do I miss this man as a president. His gentle kindness, tact, intellect, eloquence. A rare gem in the high echelons of politics. The world needs more leaders like him...

[louisefarrar]

My favourite Barack Obama and Elizabeth II moment is when he gave a toast at this big banquet unintentionally initiating the band to play national anthem. He didn’t know he had to be silent for the anthem and kept giving his speech in honour of the Queen, only realising his mistake when he finished. It actually complimented the speech really well, and when the band finished the Queen raised her glass in thanks and gave him a big smile. 😊

[kubinka]

She set the bar so high, no other monarch will ever attain what she did. Still missed every day.

[AshleyHill-lifo]

I could listen to him talk about our Queen, all day. ❤

[ztsgits]

The most eloquent and charismatic leader of my lifetime.

[Empathetik]

I do not claim to know Barack Obama, nor should anyone, but man, at least he knew when to speak, when not to speak, and how to do so gracefully when he did.

[nathanpgraf]

It’s refreshing to hear an American president with intellect, poise, and eloquence. Barack Obama is a statesman and a great orator.
God Bless America. God Save The King.🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[kidATLANTIK]

The brooch story is very heartwarming. And oh how I miss this man as my president.

[luckystarship]

I love the story about the two Obama daughters riding around the palace grounds in the Queen's gold carriage. I'm sure they reminded ER of herself and her sister at similar ages and she knew how much fun it would be for them.

[patevans]

You can tell by watching the face of both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip that they enjoyed the conversation with President and Mrs. Obama. There was genuine pleasure and mutual respect between both couples--very different than the crass and insulting behavior of #45!

[stephenflanagan]

Mr President, thank you for sharing your memories of our late Queen.
Thanks, from Australia 🇦🇺

[teresastaalcowley]

I have been a Republican for 50 years. Every time I watch videos of President Barack Obama and his gracious first lady and daughters, I weep. I cherish the years he and his family served America.

[alphaking_pes_player]

It's not the value of the gift it's sincerety of the person who gives the gift matters.

[steveyewman]

Although I’m a monarchist, if the UK ever decided to become a republic, I’d consider us very lucky to ever have a head of state as eloquent and gracious as Barack Obama. Thank you for your kind words at the passing of our much loved monarch.

[adelaferreira]

One of the few presidents that was classy, well spoken and kind, smart men as well !

[christophergargaro]

As an American, the only thing I can think of whenever I think of the Queen is - what a life. What an incredible life she lived for the people of the United Kingdom. She didn't belong to us but know we admired her from afar.

[Texan]

Eloquently told with such respect and admiration for their kindness and friendship towards each other. Nothing but honesty and kindness on both sides.