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# Obama in the UK: Have you heard the joke about the Queen, the Pope and
Nelson Mandela?
## Politicians are not renowned for their joke telling ability but Barack
Obama had his audience in a fit of giggles after telling them his gag about
the Queen, the Pope and Nelson Mandela.
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[**Speaking at Westminster Hall**][4] in front of both Houses of Parliament,
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