Beaming Queen! Her Majesty smiles broadly as she reminisces with D Day veterans during commemorations in Portsmouth
- Queen spoke to D Day veterans during 75th anniversary commemorations today
- The monarch, 93, spent time reminiscing the invasion with the ex-servicemen
- She appeared in excellent spirits and smiled and cracked jokes as she spoke
- She sat next to Trump and Prince Charles at the ceremony in Portsmouth
The Queen beamed as she reminisced with D Day veterans about their experiences during the commemorations today.
The royal, 93, spent time speaking to men and women who served during the 1944 landings while attending the 75th anniversary event at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common this afternoon.
The monarch, who was 18 at the time of the landings, reminisced with some who took part, asking them about who they served with and what they remembered.
The Queen had a D Day veteran laughing when she made a witty remark during a reception today. Stopping to speak to one man who refueled Navy ships, the monarch made a witty remark that made several people - including him - burst into laughter, pictured
The Queen spoke to several other veterans present during the reception today. Speaking to another man, pictured, she brought up her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, saying: 'Tim Lawrence told me he was going'
Stopping to speak to one veteran who refueled Navy ships, the monarch is thought to have quipped: 'I thought you were going to tell me you had a bomb!,' prompting several people - including the man in question - to burst into laughter.
While the exact conversation cannot be heard, it is thought the man replied: 'I used to say clear off, clear off, don’t want you there,' making the monarch chuckle.
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The Queen spoke to several other veterans present. Speaking to another man, the Queen quipped: 'You don't have to tell me that!,' although it is not known what they are discussing.
During the same conversation she also brings up her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, saying: 'Tim Lawrence told me he was going.'
The Queen smiled broadly as she spoke to one woman about her experiences during a reception in Portsmouth
The Queen made the rounds to speak to some of the men and women who served in the 1944 landings
The Queen beamed as she reminisced with D Day veterans about their experiences during the commemorations today
The royal spent time speaking to men and women who served during the 1944 landings while attending the 75th anniversary event at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common this afternoon.
The monarch, who was 18 at the time of the landings, reminisced with some who took part, asking them about who they served with and what they remembered
It is thought the comment refers to his attendance at part of the commemorations later today.
The Queen has joined world leaders including President Trump, Theresa May, Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, Justin Trudeau and 300 heroes who survived D-Day to mark the 75th anniversary of the invasion of France.
The monarch looks vibrant in a bright pink outfit for the occasion, wearing a floral dress under her coat and accessorising her outfit with her statement pearl earrings and a necklace.
The monarch looks vibrant in a bright pink outfit for the occasion, wearing a floral dress under her coat and accessorising her outfit with her statement pearl earrings and a necklace
The Queen looked bright today in a pink outfit and hat, she also wore white gloves for the ceremony where she after met veterans
President of the United States, Donald Trump and First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump met veterans during the D-day 75 Commemorations on Wednesday
The royal, 93, sat next to Trump and her son Prince Charles dressed in a pink hat and matching pink coat.
The Queen looked vibrant in a bright pink outfit today as he joined President Trump and other royal figures at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common to honour those who fought in the D-Day landings 75 years ago
Chatting to both Trump and Prince Charles she looked in good spirits as she smiled and made comments throughout the ceremony.
The Queen was dressed for summer in her fuchsia pink outfit and added some shine to it with pretty buttons and a broach. She later put on some sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun.
She joined other well dressed guests - including Melania Trump, who opted for chic neutral shades, with a full length wool coat from luxurious fashion label The Row and an elegant asymmetric Philip Treacy disc hat worn at an angle.
Other guests at the event included Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison, prime minister Charles Michel from Belgium, the Czech Republic's prime minister Andrej Babis and president Prokopis Pavlopoulos from Greece. Chancellor Angela Merkel represented Germany.
The Queen chats to Trump at the Anniversary at Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common to honour those who fought in the D-Day landings 75 years ago
The Queen also wore floral dress under her coat and accesorised it was her normal pearl earrings and necklace
Chatting to both Trump and Prince Charles she looked in good spirits as she smiled and made comments throughout the ceremony
HM The Queen attends D-Day 75th anniversary ceremony accompanied by Prince Charles
French President Emmanuel Macron , Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, US President Donald Trump, US First Lady Melania Trump, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth
Later on the Queen paid tribute to the 'resilient wartime generation' - she called 'my generation' - and said: 'Seventy-five years ago, hundreds of thousands of young soldiers, sailors and airmen left these shores in the cause of freedom.
'Many of them would never return, and the heroism, courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives will never be forgotten.
It is with humility and pleasure, on behalf of the entire country - indeed the whole free world - that I say to you all, thank you.'
The Queen was dressed for summer in her pink outfit and added some shine to it with pretty buttons and a broach. She later put on some sunglasses to shield from the sun
After the ceremony the Trumps will join the Queen to meet D-Day Veterans followed by a lunch reception held by Prince Charles
Other guests at the event included Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison, prime minister Charles Michel from Belgium, the Czech Republic's prime minister Andrej Babis and president Prokopis Pavlopoulos from Greece. Chancellor Angela Merkel represented Germany
Prince Charles and Theresa May seem to share a joke as the Queen and Trump also laugh
The UK's Prime Minister Theresa May takes the Queen into meet world leaders at today's ceremony
The Queen shook hands with world leaders today including French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump with the UK's prime Minister introducing them
Afterwards Her Majesty, Prince Charles, the President and First Lady Melania met D-Day veterans and their families.
This afternoon The President and First Lady fly to Ireland where they will meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar before staying at Mr Trump's Doonbeg luxury hotel in Clare.
The Queen also met Trump on the first day of his visit on Monday - where she welcomed him and wife Melania for lunch and then for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in the evening.
Prince Charles looked emotional while at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day on Wednesday morning
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stands and speaks during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth delivered a speech during the event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, in Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth II, was accompanied by The Prince of Wales, for a formal photograph with leaders of the other Allied Nations. Back row from left: Slovakia Deputy PM Richard Rasi, Poland PM Mateusz Morawiecki, Canada PM Justin Trudeau, Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel, Norway PM Erna Solberg, Belgium PM Charles Michel, Czech Republic PM Andrej Babis, Australia PM Scott Morrison, Danish Ambassador to the UK Lars Thuesen. Front row from left: Governor-General of New Zealand Patsy Reddy, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Britain's PM Theresa May, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, US President Donald Trump, President of Greece Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte
Prince Charles (right) Queen Elizabeth II (middle) President of the United States, Donald Trump (left) and First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump (left)pose before they met veterans
The Queen sat next to Prince Charles and President Trump today as they posed for an official photo with leaders of the other Allied Nations
Prince Charles (right) Queen Elizabeth II (middle) President of the United States, Donald Trump (left) and First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump (left) prepare to meet veterans
There they joined other royals including The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as Trump's family.
President Trump heaped praise on the Queen at the state dinner in Buckingham Palace on Monday night after a whirlwind day with the British royal family.
President Trump spoke glowingly of the friendship between the US and the UK and described the 93-year-old monarch as a 'great, great woman'.
