Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday made a surprise appearance at a ceremony to mark the completion of a long-awaited London Tube line named in her honour.
Elizabeth, wearing a bright yellow hat and coat and using a walking stick, was joined by her youngest son Edward and Prime Minister Boris Johnsonas she unveiled a plaque at Paddington Station.
“In a happy development Her Majesty The Queen is attending today’s event to mark the completion of the Elizabeth line,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
British PM Boris Johnson said it was “wonderful” to see the queen open the train line, and she was in “such fine form”.
In a tweet PM Boris Johnson said ,”Fantastic to attend the opening ceremony of @TfL’s new Elizabeth Line at Paddington station today, alongside Her Majesty The Queen.
Long-term investment in UK infrastructure is crucial for growing the economy and providing better transport for generations to come.”
Fantastic to attend the opening ceremony of @TfL’s new Elizabeth Line at Paddington station today, alongside Her Majesty The Queen.
Long-term investment in UK infrastructure is crucial for growing the economy and providing better transport for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/DxEOYLAKHn
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 17, 2022
Mayor of London ,Sadiq Khan said ,”It was an honour to have Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, join us this morning for the official unveiling of the new Elizabeth line station at Paddington.
This is the most significant addition to our transport network in decades and will revolutionise travel across the capital and the South East.
I’m so proud of this new line and can’t wait for Londoners and visitors to our capital to experience it for themselves.”
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