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Queen is not amused by Berlusconi | Queen is not amused by Berlusconi |
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Footage has emerged of the Queen expressing mild irritation at Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for being too noisy. | Footage has emerged of the Queen expressing mild irritation at Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for being too noisy. |
The incident took place as the Queen posed with world leaders from the G20 summit in the traditional "family" photograph at Buckingham Palace. | The incident took place as the Queen posed with world leaders from the G20 summit in the traditional "family" photograph at Buckingham Palace. |
Moments after the image was taken Mr Berlusconi shouted "Mr Obama". | Moments after the image was taken Mr Berlusconi shouted "Mr Obama". |
The Queen then turns around in mock frustration and appears to say: "What is it? Why does he have to shout?" | |
The footage has been placed on the YouTube website and has quickly proved to be a popular clip. | The footage has been placed on the YouTube website and has quickly proved to be a popular clip. |
Mr Berlusconi has developed a reputation for his outspoken comments and playful behaviour, even on the world stage. | Mr Berlusconi has developed a reputation for his outspoken comments and playful behaviour, even on the world stage. |
Last year he was filmed apparently playing "hide and seek" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, hiding behind a large column as she walked past. | Last year he was filmed apparently playing "hide and seek" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, hiding behind a large column as she walked past. |
And he was also criticised for describing Barack Obama as "young, handsome, and tanned". The Italian leader accused his critics of being humourless "imbeciles". | And he was also criticised for describing Barack Obama as "young, handsome, and tanned". The Italian leader accused his critics of being humourless "imbeciles". |
Meanwhile, Mr Berlusconi has confirmed that the G20 will hold a third summit on the financial crisis later this year in Japan, to follow up world leaders' meetings in London this week and in Washington in November. | Meanwhile, Mr Berlusconi has confirmed that the G20 will hold a third summit on the financial crisis later this year in Japan, to follow up world leaders' meetings in London this week and in Washington in November. |