Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance at opening ceremony of London train line – CNN
The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow outfit and hat to visit the Elizabeth line, which is named in her honor.
She was given a pre-paid Oyster travel card at the event at Paddington station, in west London, on Tuesday, but did not use the train line herself.
The Queen attended with her son, Prince Edward, and was welcomed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and London mayor Sadiq Khan.
The Elizabeth line is named after the British monarch.
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The 96-year-old monarch has been suffering from mobility issues and canceled several appearances in recent months, including the opening of Parliament last week.
Opening Parliament is a key constitutional responsibility and can't happen without the monarch. The Queen had to delegate that responsib...