Excitement for the approaching Invictus Games in Orlando reached new levels today when President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle sent Prince Harry a direct challenge via Twitter.
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“Hey, Prince Harry”, Michelle Obama says in a video posted to her Twitter account Friday.
The global sporting event for injured servicemen and women is taking place in Orlando, America, next month.
In the hilarious footage, Prince Harry and Queen Lizzy are seen sitting side by side on a sofa in Buckingham Palace, then the prince gets a call from Michelle Obama.
‘Careful what you wish for, ‘ the president says, as military officers stand behind the first couple with mock menace on their faces. He suggests that they watch it together and, with the queen’s encouragement, presses “play”.
Harry, fifth-in-line to the throne and a patron of the Invictus Games, responded to the U.S. president and his wife in kind.
In the video, he responds with his own grin to camera and another transatlantic mic drop that might be a first for both Buckingham Palace and the special relationship.
“Wow @FLOTUS and @POTUS, some @weareinvictus fighting talk there!” “With Prince Harry’s leadership, I hope that the world will join us in celebrating these incredible athletes and supporting all our service members, veterans, and their families”, she said.
The Obamas were in the United Kingdom for the Queen’s 90th birthday last week and it was a fun experience for America’s first couple. “You can dish it out, but can you take it? – H”.
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Harry smiles triumphantly, and says, “Boom!” This year’s competition is being held in Orlando, Florida on May 8.
