Barry in Europe - always classy
UPDATE at end
Doesn't this guy have any protocol advisors?
From the
London Times:
Barack and Michelle Obama decline dinner with the Sarkozys
The Obamas turn up in Paris this evening, but have declined a dinner invitation from the couple next door: the Sarkozys.
President Obama�s reluctance to spend more than minimum time with the French leader on his visit for the D-Day anniversary has come as an embarrassment to the Elys�e Palace.
America�s First Family will not be dining with President Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni, even though they are staying at the residence of the US Ambassador, yards from the Elys�e apartments where the Sarkozys spend their weekends.
Mr Sarkozy�s staff were trying yesterday to arrange another private moment between the couples. Mr Obama is due to fly back to Washington tomorrow night or on Sunday.
This on top of
not inviting the Queen to the memorial service for the 65th aniversary of D-Day...
UPDATE: It was Sarko who did not invite the Queen. My bad.
Posted by DaveH at June 5, 2009 6:08 PM