If there’s one couple whose relationship I aspire to, it’s none other than Barack and Michelle Obama. They’re the ultimate power couple—smart, strong, and deeply in love. But what’s the secret behind their enduring partnership? Well, according to a recent revelation from Barack Obama’s former national security advisor, Ben Rhodes, it might just be their ability to keep an occasional secret from each other. And no, I’m not talking about anything scandalous. This story involves a tiny, unexpected visitor during a royal sleepover.
The Obamas' Buckingham Palace Adventure
Ben Rhodes' memoir, The World As It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Obamas’ 2011 stay at Buckingham Palace. It wasn’t just any visit—it was a state dinner followed by a night spent in one of the most iconic places in the world. According to Rhodes, Barack was absolutely enchanted by Queen Elizabeth. He compared her to his beloved grandmother, Toot, saying she had that same straightforward, no-nonsense charm. "She doesn’t suffer fools," Barack reportedly said, clearly impressed by Her Majesty's wit and wisdom.
A Mouse in the Palace?!
Now, here’s where the story takes a quirky turn. As it turns out, the Obamas’ stay at Buckingham Palace wasn’t entirely free of surprises. During their visit, a little mouse decided to crash the party. But instead of panicking, Barack quietly handled the situation. According to Rhodes, Barack was rehearsing his speech with his aides while Michelle was getting ready for bed in another room. Suddenly, a butler appeared and whispered, “Mr. President, pardon me, there’s a mouse.” Barack’s response? “Don’t tell the first lady.” The butler reassured him, saying they’d take care of it, but Barack reiterated, “Just don’t tell the First Lady.”
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Michelle’s Unawareness and Her Love for Palace Fries
It seems Michelle never caught wind of the tiny intruder. In fact, she’s spoken fondly of her time at Buckingham Palace, calling it one of the highlights of her tenure as First Lady. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Michelle shared a delightful memory about the palace chefs. “I do remember ordering some fries,” she said. “They were good. They have good fries at the palace.” I can only imagine those palace mice were just as thrilled about the fries as Michelle was, though I’m sure they were more focused on avoiding the corgis!
So, what does this story tell us? Maybe it’s not just about grand gestures or perfect moments—it’s about the little things. Like protecting your partner from unnecessary stress, even if it’s over something as small as a mouse. The Obamas’ ability to navigate life’s quirks together might just be the key to their enduring love.
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This post was written by Bettina Tyrrell. It originally appeared on our sister site, Now to Love.
