The Queen has visited the new Elizabeth line at London's Paddington Station, alongside her youngest son the Earl of Wessex. More on this story:
It was not known whether Her Majesty would be able to attend, partly because she has been suffering mobility problems. But she did and Buckingham Palace describes the visit as a"happy development".
It was not known whether she would be able to attend - partly because she has been suffering mobility problems. Holding a walking stick, the monarch emerged from a transparent lift and smiled brightly, looking resplendent in a Stewart Parvin double-wool crepe coat in sunshine yellow.That was paired with an A-line silk dress in shades of yellow, royal blue and turquoise, and a matching hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.She and Prince Edward were welcomed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford.
"In a happy development, Her Majesty The Queen is attending today's event to mark the completion of the Elizabeth line," Buckingham Palace said.
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