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The British Royals' Blossoming Relationship With the Obamas
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Ever since former first lady Michelle Obama put her arm around the queen at their first meeting in 2009, the two have become firm friends — and so too have the various members of their families. From glittering state banquets to cozy afternoon tea and social media trash talk to informal suppers, two of the most famous families in the world have clearly forged a warm relationship, which goes far beyond formal handshakes and official state business.

When the queen first met the Obama's at Buckingham Palace in 2009, the former first lady broke with protocol to put her arm around the monarch — and a friendship was born.
On the same day, the former president showed the same unstuffy warmth to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Building on the solid foundations laid two years earlier, in 2011 the Queen hosted the Obama's for a thee day official state visit.
During a white tie state banquet at Buckingham Palace, the warm relationship between the queen and the former president was clear.
The following evening he hosted the queen at Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador.
Not only did America's first couple spend time with the senior royals, they also met newlyweds William and Kate for the first time.
Never one to drag his feet, Harry was the next member of the family to strike up a friendship with FLOTUS. On his tour of North America in 2013, he made sure to meet up with Michelle on a trip to DC.
The following year, Mr. Obama was by the queen's side to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
The former president and Prince Charles also displayed their close relationship at the event.
Later that year the friendly pair met up again at a NATO reception in Wales.
At the end of the year William was in D.C. to speak about illegal wildlife trafficking, and met with the former president in the Oval Office.
Prince Charles and the former president enjoyed a chat in the Oval Office in March 2015.
When Harry visited the US in 2015 to promote his Invictus Games , he once again met with the former first lady — this time in Virginia.
On the same trip, Harry followed in the footsteps of his father and brother and met with the former president in the Oval Office.
The Queen marked the day after her 90th birthday with lunch with the Obama's at Windsor Castle. The two couples greeted each other like old friends.
On the same visit, William, Kate and Harry hosted the first couple for an informal dinner at Kensington Palace.
Prince George became the latest member of the royal family to spend time with the Obamas.
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At the Invictus Games shortly afterwards, Harry and Michelle demonstrated their easy rapport.
When the former first lady visited the UK without her husband, not only was she invited to Kensington Palace for tea, but her daughters Malia and Sasha and, her mother Marian Robinson too.
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