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« Guard members coming home after 4 months in Iraq | Today | Griffey the giraffe is old, but he's still on the prowl » May 8, 2007Update: A local tie to dinner with the queen / Photo
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- What had to have been one of the most coveted guest lists to be on at the White House this year was limited to 134 people. Even President Bush's parents -- former President George H. W. Bush and wife Barbara -- didn't make the cut. But native Rhode Islander Elisabeth Hasselback did. The current co-host of the TV talk-show The View, and former Survivor finalist, was invited to sit down for dinner last night with Queen Elizabeth II, who has been making a royal visit in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Va. She and her husband, New York Giants quarterback Timothy Hasselbeck, arrived looking classically glamorous in black and white, with Elisabeth in an outfit she designed herself. Other guests ranged from Nancy Reagan, wife of the late President Ronald Reagan, to the winning jockey in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby, Calvin Borel. They dined on Dover sole almondine and saddle of spring lamb, and later listened to a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman. Today, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is hosting a former member of the royal family, Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of Prince Andrew, son of Elizabeth II. The Dutchess of York, better known as Fergie, is a guest co-host on today's View, which started at 11 a.m. on ABC. The show, of course, kicked off with conversation about the dinner, led by host Rosie O'Donnell, who did note that Ferguson was not invited. Hasselbeck sat a table at the queen's right, with First Lady Laura Bush and Prince Philip, and next to Bush brother, Jeb Bush. Her husband was at the next table over, with Bush daughter Barbara and jockey Borel. While Hasselbeck raved about the spring pea soup -- "the best soup I've ever had" -- she also said, "I just ate everything because you have to." She did get to meet the queen in the receiving line -- "I said hello and thank you." But she said the biggest moment was having a photo taken with her husband, the Bushes and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. "I might blow it up and make wallpaper out of it," she said. O'Donnell asked Ferguson, " Do you ever get over that, being with the queen?" To which the dutchess, known for causing the queen moments of high anxiety, said, "I'm still terrified now." Want more? See a video of Queen Elizabeth's activities at the White House yesterday, including scenes from the dinner. And for more photos of the guests, visit this post from projo.com producer Sheila Lennon's blog. Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsJKW | May 8, 2007 1:35 PM link Two (2) stuffy broads named Elizabeth in the same room and photo is enough to make very starving child in the world barf (if they had enough food). That dinner could have saved thousands of hungry children....and was wasted on gross selfish self centered egomaniacs. Ray Marshall | May 8, 2007 4:29 PM link Did it make you guys feel good to rain on someone else's parade? No one said you had to read the things you don't find appealing. As for making broad (pun intended) sweeping judgements about people - immature. Oh, unless of course you happen to know both of them personally, then please forgive me. JMT | May 8, 2007 5:23 PM link Get over yourselves...it is not becoming. It is nice to see and hear about cheerful events occasionally since all we are bombarded with is the terrible things that happen in our communities and around the world. Sit back, take a pill and try not to be so damn cynical! Some of us are truly happy. KAL | May 8, 2007 10:43 PM link Stories like this is exactly why the bourgeoisie must be overthrown by the workers. And that is a ridiculous exoskeleton that the idle woman is wearing. me | May 9, 2007 5:25 AM link No bother JMT. If it was a democrat screaming for higher taxes, or saving "undocumented workers" they'd be drooling with joy. Good for Elizabeth to meet her majesty. What a wonderful honor. Not suprised | May 9, 2007 10:06 AM link EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE OPPORTUNITY AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFETIME TO HOB NOB WITH THE RICH AND FAMOUS. WHEN MY CHANCE COMES I HOPE MY ATTIRE IS WHITE TIE GLAM LIKE MS ELIZABETHS BUT I PRAY THAT IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE IM WEARING A LAMPSHADE AND FURRY SLIPPERS DZ | May 9, 2007 4:17 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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