WINDSOR, England (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump is not renowned for being shy and retiring, but then he has not met the Queen before. He kept his handshake short and stooped to hear what Britain's diminutive 92-year-old monarch had to say as she welcomed him to Windsor Castle. Half-shaded by a tent, Queen Elizabeth II stood in a blue hat and coat in blazing sunshine waiting for the President and First Lady Melania Trump to arrive. And waited. It was more than 10 minutes before the black Range Rover pulled up on the gravel. The President, now changed into a red and blue striped tie, and Melania climbed out of the car and, after handshakes and a little small talk, they stood either side of the monarch, towering over her, as the US national anthem was played. Trump and the Queen then inspected the troops from the Coldstream Guards and he kept putting out his hand to urge her to go ahead, to step up onto the grass first, to climb the steps back onto the dias. His suit billowing in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump keeps Queen waiting before Windsor Castle tea
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Here’s exactly what time the Queen, royal family, Harry, and Meghan will arrive at Windsor Castle for the royal wedding on Saturday
caption Queen Elizabeth II will be the last guest and member of the royal family to arrive at the wedding. source Daniel Leal-Olivas/Getty Images The final countdown is on to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding this Saturday, May 19. Kensington Palace has detailed the exact timings of the arrivals of members of the public, wedding guests, and the royal family. Her Majesty the Queen will be the last of the royals to arrive. The world is giddy with excitement in the final countdown to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding this Saturday, May 19 – and Kensington Palace has detailed the exact timings of the arrivals of each member of the wedding party. The wedding officially begins at 12 p.m. local time, but most channels broadcasting the big day will begin live coverage of the arrivals of the members of public, guests, and royal family hours before. Here’s a rundown … [Read more...] about Here’s exactly what time the Queen, royal family, Harry, and Meghan will arrive at Windsor Castle for the royal wedding on Saturday
Lego builds miniature Windsor castle to celebrate royal wedding
Attraction park Legoland has unveiled a miniature model of this month's royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor castle, built by a team of 11 model-makers who used almost 60,000 pieces of Lego bricks. The replica includes a 60-brick Markle in her wedding dress and veil, with Harry by her side. The couple are riding in a brick-built carriage being drawn by horses along Windsor Great Park's Long Walk towards the castle, surrounded by 500 spectators, recreating the real life procession that is planned for the big day on May 19. Read also: Meghan Markle to join small circle of American royals The scene is completed by miniature models of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh along with best man Prince William, his wife Kate and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and Meghan Markle’s parents. Lego said the wedding scene replica, which took 592 hours to build, will be on permanent display at its theme park, just three miles (5 km) from the real … [Read more...] about Lego builds miniature Windsor castle to celebrate royal wedding
UK’s Queen Elizabeth attends Easter service at Windsor
World Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joining other members of the Royal family at St George's Chapel, where her grandson Prince Harry is due to marry Meghan Markle next month. 01 Apr 2018 09:59PM Bookmark LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joining other members of the Royal family at St George's Chapel, where her grandson Prince Harry is due to marry Meghan Markle next month.The British monarch, wearing a purple hat and coat and a floral dress, was greeted at the chapel by the Dean of Windsor David Conner, who will conduct the wedding service on May 19.She was joined by her oldest grandson, Prince William and wife Kate, who is due to give birth to the couple's third child this month, and other members of the royal family.The queen's 96-year-old husband Prince Philip was absent from the service, as were Harry and his fiancee.Philip pulled out of … [Read more...] about UK’s Queen Elizabeth attends Easter service at Windsor
Windsor brewery reveals regal beer for Prince Harry wedding
A brewery in Windsor, the British town where Prince Harry will marry American Meghan Markle in May, believes it has concocted its own perfect pairing with a "royal beer" celebrating the occasion. The regal-themed brew, a pale ale named "Harry & Meghan's Windsor Knot", appropriately combines British and American hops, barley grown on the Royal Farms adjoining Windsor Castle -- and a finishing touch of champagne yeast. "Marrying these ingredients creates a new pale ale that is young, fresh and full of character," proclaimed Windsor & Eton Brewery, which launched the limited edition craft beer on Wednesday. The firm, which says it is on a long-shot mission "to make Windsor more famous for its beers than any other attraction", brewed its first "Windsor Knot" for the 2011 wedding of Harry's brother Prince William to Kate Middleton. Read also: UK's Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan invite 600 guests to wedding To honor this new Anglo-American nuptial, the brewery team has … [Read more...] about Windsor brewery reveals regal beer for Prince Harry wedding