This morning King Abdullah of Jordan came to NBC Washington to record a pre-tape for Sunday’s episode of Meet the Press. I quickly realized how odd it would be to meet royalty…i never thought I would have to use the words ‘your majesty’ in earnest. Today, however, was different from most MTP tapings. I never entered the set, in fact, I never entered the green room. This morning I was given the unusual assignment of guarding the King’s private bathroom. After the cleaning crews left and spruced the bathroom up to royal proportions, I took my noble post with strict instructions to let noone in. Among the people I turned down: Deputy Bureau Chief for NBC News and Chris Matthews..none of the people were particularly enthused with the idea of going to a different bathroom, however, all were amused by the King’s commandeering of the washroom. Finally, fifteen minutes in, I was graced by his majesty himself as he shook my hand and introduced himself before using the royal facilities. Now surrounded by secret service officials and the King’s personal guards I held my post. When the king was done doing his thing he thanked me and left. I remained steadfast at my post until the taping was over to make sure ruffians like Matthews didn’t try to take the King’s ‘throne’.
its 6pm...time to leave
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Dare I say a royal flush.
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