Monarch and Prince Edward attend event at London’s Paddington station before public opening of line named in her honour
The Queen was all smiles at Paddington station on Tuesday, where she learned how to use an Oyster card.The Queen was all smiles at Paddington station on Tuesday, where she learned how to use an Oyster card.First published on Tue 17 May 2022 11.47 BSTproject by attending the opening ceremony of the Elizabeth line.LondonShe met staff who have been key to the project and who will run the railway, including train drivers, station staff and apprentices.
The Queen unveiled a plaque stating that she “officially opened” the Elizabeth line and spent 10 minutes in the station before leaving in a lift.
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