Saturday, April 21, 2018

Queen Elizabeth II Hosted A State Dinner For Members Of The Royal Family And Commonwealth Leaders at Buckingham Palace Leaders on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are pictured riding in a car along The Mall in London after the formal opening in Buckingham Palace of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat (L), British Prime Minister Theresa May, Queen Elizabeth II and Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland (R) pose for a group photograph with the other Commonwealth leaders at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland arrives to attend The Queen's Dinner during The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, at Buckingham Palace

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended state dinner for the Commonwealth leaders at Buckingham Palace

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives with her husband. The couple are included in the 130 guests expected to attend the Queen's Dinner on Thursday night, April 19, 2018

(C) Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness arrives with his wife. Britain's relationship with the Commonwealth has been clouded by diplomatic missteps and the legacy of empire, including the Windrush scandal

One-by-one luxury cars arrived at the palace, each dropping off a foreign leader in black tie attire. Pictured: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi with his wife

(C) Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong  and his wife Ho Ching arrives to attend The Queen's Dinner at Buckingham Palace in London

(C) Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and wife  First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari arrives to attend The Queen's Dinner


Britain's Prince Harry attends the Queen's Dinner at Buckingham Palace in the week of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and Guests dine in the Picture Gallery at The Queen's Dinner during The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

(L-R) Britain's Queen Elizabeth greets Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina during state dinner at Buckingham Palace in the week of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Britain's Queen Elizabeth greets St Kitts and Nevis' Prime Minister Timothy Harris

(R-L) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

(R-L) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Clarence House this afternoon, following an opening ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina arrives to attend The Queen's Dinner at the Buckingham Palace, London

Pictured: Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta. The morning's spectacle of pomp and pageantry saw guests from around the world welcomed with a guard of honor with flag bearers displaying the flags of the Commonwealth's 53 member states

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II greeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a receiving line for the Queen's Dinner for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

(R-L) Britain's Prince Charles greets India's Prime Narendra Modi in a receiving line for the Queen's Dinner on April 19, 2018


The Queen hosted a dinner for Commonwealth leaders and their spouses tonight in the Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery. Pictured L-R: The Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland and Prime Minister Theresa May in the Blue Drawing Room

(L-R) Queen Elizabeth II greets Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, in the Blue Drawing Room

Britain's Prince William speaks to guests during a reception at the Queen's Dinner for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Prime Minister Theresa May was one of the first to arrive at the dinner, wearing a dark green and black evening gown with red patent heels, and was accompanied by her husband Philip May (not seen)

Britain's Prince Charles speaks to Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May before taking part in a receiving line

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles welcomed dozens of world leaders to feast at Buckingham Palace for a state dinner on Thursday evening. Pictured: The two earlier in the day

The lavish dinner is ahead of anointing the Queen's successor on Friday, as she told foreign dignitaries earlier today of her 'sincere wish' that they pick Prince Charles to take over as leader of the Commonwealth. Pictured: Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena on right.

Queen Elizabeth II was hailed as an 'icon' of the Commonwealth tonight by an African statesman who expressed the organization's regret that she plans to wind down her work with it

(C) Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull was accompanied by wife Lucy. There were plenty of colorful outfits, with many guests arriving in traditional dress for the dinner in the Palace's picture gallery

Britain's Princess Beatrice and her father Prince Andrew, right, speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a reception for the Queen's Dinner, part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Prime Minister Theresa May was one of the first to arrive at the dinner, wearing a black evening gown with red patent heels, and was accompanied by her husband Philip May

Cyprus's President Nicos Anastasiades and his wife Andri Anastasiades  arrives to attend The Queen's Dinner during The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Buckingham Palace

In a toast to the monarch at a Buckingham Palace dinner for leaders and foreign ministers from the Commonwealth's 53 nations, Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo, offered their thanks to the host Queen Elizabeth II
British Prime Minister Theresa May gives a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

(R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II gives a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II gives a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II left the stage after a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

(L-R) British Prime Minister Theresa May sits with Queen Elizabeth II at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II after given a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Theresa May applauded during the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II gives a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

British Prime Minister Theresa May gives a speech at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II receives the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi during a lunchtime reception for new Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

(L-R) Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II during a private audience at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018, in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle, handbag detail, attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Meghan Markle attends the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a receiving line for the Queen's Dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

British Prime Minister Theresa May attends the Queen's Dinner at Buckingham Palace in the week of the CHOGM on April 19, 2018 in London, England. The UK is hosting the heads of state and government from the Commonwealth nations this week.

(R-L) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets India's Prime Narendra Modi in a receiving line for the Queen's Dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II hosts farewell state dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II wears The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara with a diamond ruby bandeau necklace and a matching pair of earrings as she host a State Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II shines with her sparling The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara with a diamond ruby bandeau necklace and a matching pair of earrings as she host a State Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II at The Queen's Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales in the Blue Drawing Room at The Queen's Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Britain's Princess Beatrice, centre background, and her father Prince Andrew, right, share a joke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a reception for the Queen's Dinner, part of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Britain's Princess Beatrice and her father Prince Andrew, right, speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a reception for the Queen's Dinner, part of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Britain's Princess Beatrice talk with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a reception for the Queen's Dinner, part of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R) greets New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford in a receiving line during a reception at the Queen's Dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Britain's Prince Harry attends the Queen's Dinner at Buckingham Palace in the week of the CHOGM on April 19, 2018 in London, England. The UK is hosting the heads of state and government from the Commonwealth nations this week.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and his wife Juliet in the Blue Drawing Room in the Blue Drawing Room at The Queen's Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Prince Harry attends the Queen's Dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.


Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah in a receiving line for the Queen's Dinner for the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II at The Queen's Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II dazzles in sparling The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara with a diamond ruby bandeau necklace and a matching pair of earrings as she host a State Dinner during the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace on April 19, 2018 in London, England.

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