Former US President Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth reminded him of his grandmother. The politician has filmed a special video reflecting on the time he and his wife Michelle spent with Her Majesty during their time in the White House and in the film he praised her for treating her guests with such "generosity" as well as recalling anecdotes about the kindness she showed to the couple's two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
He posted the film on his Twitter account, writing: "Michelle and I were lucky enough to know Her Majesty The Queen. Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with extraordinary generosity.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and those mourning her passing. " In the video, Obama talks as footage of his visits with the Queen are played and he says: "The first time I met the Queen was visiting London.
She reminded me very much of my grandmother - which surprised me, not just in appearance but also in manner. "Very gracious, but also no nonsense.
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