WTF Is It Now?!?

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'A transatlantic nightmare'
The Queen turns out to be tougher than faux-cowpoke Hopalong Hop-head.

"They wanted blast- and bullet-proofed windows," one senior courtier said. "They wanted strengthened curtains and strengthening to the walls of the pResident's suite and the other rooms that he would be spending time in during his two-day stay."

The proposal, which would have meant substantial building alterations, was firmly turned down by the Queen. But anxiety levels among the Bush security team continue to grow.

The deteriorating relationship between the Palace and the pResident's security men has infuriated the Queen. When it is all over, a mighty row with the Prime Minister is on the cards. - - lots more here.