At the queen’s made surprise visit to see new Elizabeth line at London Paddington station.
96-year-old monarch joined her junior son graph of wessex for in official visit, in what Buckingham Palace called “happy development”.
It is not known if she will be able to attend – partly because she suffered from mobility problems. problems.
The organizers, however, were “informed of possibility” of her ability to do so just over two weeks before her platinum anniversary.
The queen suffers from mobility problems
Her Majesty using oyster card at the station
Holding a cane in his hands, the monarch stepped out of the transparent elevator and smiled radiantly. in Stuart Parvin double- wool crepe coat in sunlight yellow.
It was in pair with A-line silk dress in shades of yellow, royal blue and teal, and a matching hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.
She was also wearing her Singaporean brooch.
She and Prince Edward were greeted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and transport for London Commissioner Andy Byford.
The Prime Minister said it was “fantastic to see her” and everyone present was “incredibly moved, touched and grateful to Her Majesty”. for today to open the Elisabeth line.”
The Queen and Prince Edward also met train drivers, station staff and students.
“It was brilliant. I did enjoy that. It was good fun,” said the Earl, returning to Tottenham Court Road, standing in Taxi on in way back.
The monarch was wearing Stuart Parvin double- wool crepe coat in sunlight yellow
The Elizabethan line, called in queen honor, runs across London from west to east and open to passengers on Tuesday, May 24.
Should the monarch wish to use in new service, she was shown how to use oyster payment card.
“In happy development, Her Majesty the Queen is visiting today event to mark the end of line of Elizabeth,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
“Her Majesty knew of engagement and the organizers have been informed of the possibility that she may be present.”
The queen was seen Royal Windsor Horse Show on Fridaydays after missing state opening of Parliament.
The Queen and Prince Edward unveil the plaque
project to build The Elizabeth Line, known as the Crossrail, was delayed and over budget.
There were difficulties with construction and difficulties with the installation of alarm systems.
The structure extends from Reading in Berkshire and Heathrow Airport in West London to Shenfield in Essex and Abby Wood in southeast London.
This will increase throughput and reduce the number of trips. times by the capital.
