Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hyde Park to meet with foreign royals, Thursday evening, April 28.

The Queen hosted the pre-wedding reception for foreign royals who were invited to the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey on Friday, April 29.

Dignitaries from across Europe and the Middle East were reported to have joined Queen Elizabeth, who came in a long lilac and silver dress.

The raw video of her arrival showed that the Queen was greeted by her cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson.

The event was also attended by the Queen’s four children, except the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, who reportedly stayed only for the drinks reception. They were however expected to dine with Prince William at their official London residence at Clarence House.

Click the video to see the arrival of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Duke of Edinburgh at the prestigious London hotel on Thursday evening.

See video below:

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