Twitter beefs are no longer the domain of American politicians like Elizabeth Warren or rappers like Kanye West. The tradition has now jumped the pond.
Although it appeared that our First Family was friendly with the Royals, they took to the social network today to talk a little trash before the upcoming Invictus Games, which is an international gathering of wounded veterans to engage in competitive games. It was founded by Britain’s Prince Harry and will be coming to Orlando in early May.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama picked the fight with a few members of the Armed Forces to back them up.
Hey, @KensingtonRoyal! Are you ready for @InvictusOrlando? Game on. pic.twitter.com/S34KrEv5Is
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) April 29, 2016
Harry sent out a few tweets that seemed tame at first.
Wow @FLOTUS and @POTUS, some @weareinvictus fighting talk there! You can dish it out, but can you take it? – H.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2016
.@FLOTUS @POTUS How on Earth am I going to top that? ? – H
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2016
Then, he brought out his secret weapon.
Unfortunately for you @FLOTUS and @POTUS I wasn’t alone when you sent me that video ? – H.https://t.co/sjfSQvkzb6
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2016
There you have it. Queen Elizabeth II said, “Boom. Really, please.” Ol’ girl is ready.
Notably absent were Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Presumably, they are off somewhere celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary, which is today.
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