When Barack Obama was President of the United States he met leaders from around the world, includingQueen Elizabeth.

On the queen’s 90th birthday, Obama called her “truly one of my favorite people.

The feeling was mutual, according to royal author Tom Quinn.

President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II

He explained that Queen Elizabeth found Obama so charming that she would like him to still visit her.

Queen Elizabeth has continued her tradition of meeting with U.S. Presidents.

She welcomedJoe Bidenand his wife, Jill, to Windsor Castle in June 2021.

Barack Obama smiles at Queen Elizabeth

It shouldn’t be surprising that the president and first lady gushed over her majesty.

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“She’s extremely gracious, that’s not surprising, but we had a great talk.”