The Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge popped out for spot of tea today, it was as if they were on a girls’ day out.
Laughing and smiling, the trio’s visit to London foodie haven, Fortnum and Mason, was as cheerful and relaxed as a royal engagement ever gets.
The Queen, who celebrated her Diamond Jubilee this year, looked simply delighted to be accompanied for the first time by the two women who will, one day, follow in her footsteps.
The Queen at Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly, with her granddaughter-in-law Kate and daughter-in law the Duchess of Cornwall, to mark the store's renovated restaurant - which has been renamed The Diamond Jubilee Tea Station to mark the queen's 60 years on the throne;
Arriving in the capital’s bustling Piccadilly, the three women – all wearing differing shades of blue with varying hemlines befitting their ages of 85, 64 and 30 - were greeted by hundreds of cheering well-wishers and the jolly sounds of a jazz band.As they entered the department store, which was founded in 1707 and boasts more than three centuries of royal service, they viewed a display of Diamond Jubilee United Services Tins filled with tea and clotted cream ‘super digestives’ (which don’t disintegrate when dunked) which are being sent to 18,000 members of the armed forces to mark the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Sporting two daffodils on her lapel in honour of St Davids day, Kate wore a blue coat by Italian label M by Missoni and £375 shoes by Rupert Sanderson.
The Royal leading ladies were given tour of the store's food hall before having tea with 150 staff members;
Kate wore a blue coat dress, the Duchess of Cornwall opted for navy blue and white stripes but the Queen was the only one to wear a hat and gloves,KAMA KAWA YAKE ,NA ANAPENDEZAGAJE NA KOFIA ZAKE,,I LOVE THEM ON HER!!
Sporting two daffodils on her lapel in honour of St Davids day, Kate wore a blue coat by Italian label M by Missoni and shoes by Rupert Sanderson;
Kate bends down to greet a young fan carrying flowers for her as Mayor of London Boris Johnson chats with the Queen;
Kate, wearing Links of London Hope Egg earrings, and her mother in law, looked closer than ever as they shared a joke;
The Queen appeared particularly animated as she viewed the range and laughed as she handled a tin of biscuits that played the national anthem. 'Oh how splendid,' she remarked.
Hii Picha utadhani MISS FB FASHION POLICE KAIPIGA" mbuta nanga!! Kate's coat up-close: The Duchess's tweed coat had frayed panels, seams and edges giving it a vintage feel. In fact it is from M Missoni's 2010 collection. Underneath she was believed to be wearing the Zara cornflower blue dress she was seen in at Buckingham, Palace the day after her wedding;
The royal visitors inspected a cake to commemorate the renaming of the restaurant;
Camilla can't help but sample the tasty delights on offer at the patisserie counter;
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| wewe unabakia kucheka mwenzio anakula.utamaliziwa ubaki kukonda dada!! mbuta nanga" |
Kate then re-joined Camilla at the confectionery stand which was piled high with inviting chocolates and upon which a small 'tasting tray’ of sweets;
The Queen, who was wearing an eau-du-nil and gold Angela Kelly suit and hat mirroring the store’s famous colours, examined the tins - gifts being being sent to troops abroad with great care;
The royal trio were each presented with a Fortnum's hamper, containing delicacies including champagne truffles;
Kate learned more about Fortnum's famous teas while The Queen inspected honey and preserves and Camilla was taken to the bakery;
The Queen unveils a plaque to officially open the Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon;
Today was the first time that the Queen and the two next Queen consorts have been on an official ‘working’ engagement together;
The Queen makes her grand entrance at the department store........followed by Camilla, then Kate and it looks as though she opted for the same blue Zara dress she wore the day after her wedding;
KILA MTU NA WAKE..HONGERENI MY DEARS WATOTO !
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