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Diamond Jubilee Parade And Muster

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The Queen and her royal guests attended a Diamond Jubilee Parade and Muster today at Windsor Castle. British guests included Princess Anne, the Duke of York, the Earl and the Countess of Wessex, the Duke and the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra of Kent. The foreign guest list consisted of King Michael and Crown Princess Margarita of Romania, King Simeon and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria, the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Raja Isteri of Brunei, Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik of Denmark, King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, King Mswati and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland, King Letsie and Queen ’Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho, King Tupou and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga, Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Silvia of Sweden looks on as King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden takes photographs on his mobile phone during the Armed Forces Parade and Muster at Home Park on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, left, and Prince Henrik of Denmark, second left, the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on Saturday May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II is watching thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops parade outside her Windsor Castle home to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The parade is part of a series of events to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, which culminate in nationwide Jubilee celebrations on a 4-day weekend beginning June 2.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

King Simeon II of Bulgaria and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on Saturday May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II is watching thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops parade outside her Windsor Castle home to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The parade is part of a series of events to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, which culminate in nationwide Jubilee celebrations on a 4-day weekend beginning June 2.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: (L-R) Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch the flypast as they attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, center right, and Prince Henrik of Denmark, center left, attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on Saturday May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II is watching thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops parade outside her Windsor Castle home to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The parade is part of a series of events to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, which culminate in nationwide Jubilee celebrations on a 4-day weekend beginning June 2.

Royal Air Force Tucano training aircraft form the number "60" during a flypast during Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor, England May 19, 2012.

Royal Air Force jets form the initials "ER" during a flypast during Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor, England May 19, 2012.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, left, and Prince Henrik of Denmark attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on Saturday May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II is watching thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops parade outside her Windsor Castle home to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The parade is part of a series of events to celebrate the queen's 60-year reign, which culminate in nationwide Jubilee celebrations on a 4-day weekend beginning June 2.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, arrives to attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday, May 19, 2012. More than 2,500 troops, sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

Queen Elizabeth II shares a joke with Chief of the Defense Staff General Sir David Richards, left, as they attend an Armed Forces Parade and Muster at Home Park Saturday May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II is watching thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops parade outside her Windsor Castle home to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: King Simeon II of Bulgaria and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II walks past King Mswati III of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland as she attends the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Home Park on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: (L-R) Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch the flypast as they attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Prince Andrew, Duke of York takes photos on a Leica compact camera as he attends the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday, May 19, 2012. More than 2,500 troops paraded before the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday, May 19, 2012. More than 2,500 troops paraded before the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II shares a joke with Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards (L) at Home Park on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday, May 19, 2012. More than 2,500 troops paraded before the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, centre left, with sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during an Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. More than 2,500 troops, sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II during an Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. More than 2,500 troops, sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during an Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. More than 2,500 troops, sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh looks on as Queen Elizabeth II gives a speech during the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Home Park on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during an Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. More than 2,500 troops, sailors, soldiers and Royal Air Force personnel from nearly all areas of the British Armed Forces were represented in the main body of the parade, together with a tri-Service Guard of Honour and six military bands.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II is saluted as the national anthem is sung at the Armed Forces Parade and Muster in Home Park on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she walks past Princess Anne, Princess Royal as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) greets vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence as they attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Sophie, Countess of Wessex (front), King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she walks past Sophie, Countess of Wessex and the King Harald V of Norway (R) and Queen Sonja of Norway during the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she walks past Princess Anne, Princess Royal as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) greets vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence as they attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Prince Michael of Kent (centre L) and Princess Michael of Kent (front L) attend the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the Armed Forces Parade and Muster on May 19, 2012 in Windsor, England. Over 2500 troops took part in the Diamond Jubilee Muster in Home Park.

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Diamond Jubilee Dinner At Buckingham Palace

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a dinner this evening for the sovereigns of the world in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Guests from the British Royal family included the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra of Kent. The foreign guest list consisted of the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei, Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark, King Simeon of Bulgaria and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria, King Constantine of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan, Sheikh Nasser Mohamed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan, King Letsie of Lesotho and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho, Prince Hans Adam of Liechtenstein, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco, King Michael of Romania and Crown Princess Margarita of Romania, King Harald of Norway and Queen Sonja of Norway, Prince Mohamed Bin Nawaf Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, King Mswati of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Princess Srirasm of Thailand, King Tupou of Tonga and and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Charlene of Monaco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Charlene of Monaco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Charlene of Monaco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Rania of Jordan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Rania of Jordan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Slivia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

Queen Margarethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik are greeted by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Emperor Akihito of Japan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet greet King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Slivia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Empress Michiko of Japan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Mswati III of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, Friday May 18, 2012.

King Mswati III and wife Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland are greeted by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Mswati III of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Empress Michiko of Japan attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive for a dinner hosted by The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, at Buckingham Palace, London, Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Duchess of Cornwall greets Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco as she arrives for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, Friday May 18, 2012.

King Mswati III and wife Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland are greeted by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Anne Marie Of Greece and King Constantine of Greece attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Duchess of Cornwall greets Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg as she arrives for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Mswati III of Swaziland attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Duchess of Cornwall greets Princess Charlene of Monaco as she arrives for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are greeted by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

CORRECTS NAMES - The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet the Crown Prince and Princess of Yugoslavia as they arrive for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

The Prince of Wales greets Prince Albert II of Monaco as he arrives for a dinner at Buckingham Palace, London, for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Friday May 18, 2012.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Srirasm of Thailand attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Anne Marie Of Greece and King Constantine of Greece attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Crown Prince Alexander II of Yugoslavia and Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Srirasm of Thailand and the Crown Prince of Thailand attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Sultan of Brunei attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Norway's Queen Sonja attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Constantine of Greece attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Margarethe II of Denmark attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Crown Prince of Thailand attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Anne Marie Of Greece attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Queen Margarethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Sultan of Brunei and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Queen of Tonga attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Letsie III of Lesotho and Queen Mesenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Queen of Tonga attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall greet Queen Margarethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark as they arrive for a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Simeon of Bulgaria and his wife Queen Margarita attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The GRand Duke and The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: King Simeon of Bulgaria and his wife Queen Margarita attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Duchess of Cornwall greets Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg as she arrives for a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The GRand Duke and The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg attend a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg attends a dinner for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2012 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted the event.

The Prince of Wales (2nd R) and the Duchess of Cornwall (R) greet Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan before hosting a dinner for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace, in London, on May 18, 2012.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet guests before hosting a dinner for foreign sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace, in London, on May 18, 2012.

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The Diamond Jubilee Lunch

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip hosted a Diamond Jubilee lunch at Windsor Castle today for the sovereigns of the world. From the British Royal Family the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Earl and the Countess of Wessex, the Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra attended. Foreign guests were Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark, Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan, King Harald of Norway and Queen Sonja of Norway, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco, King Constantine of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, King Albert of the Belgians and Queen Paola of the Belgians, King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan, Prince Hans Adam of Liechtenstein, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei, King Letsie of Lesotho and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho, King Tupou of Tonga and and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga, King Mswati of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland, Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar and Sheikha Mozah of Qatar, King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalif of Bahrain and Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain, King Abdul Halim of Malaysia and Sultanah Haminah Hamidun of Malaysia, King Michael of Romania and Crown Princess Margareta of Romania, King Simeon of Bulgaria and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria, Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Princess Srirasm of Thailand, Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco and Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Phew! Let’s get to photos.

Queen Elizabeth II (C) poses for group photo with her Royal guests (front row L - R) Emperor Akihito of Japan, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Constantine of Greece, King Michael of Romania, HM , Simeon Borisov of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden, HM the King of Swaziland, and Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, (middle row L - R) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, King Letsie III of Lesotho, King Albert of Belgium, King Harald V of Norway, Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, King Abdallah II of Jordan, King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, (top row, L - R) Nasser Mohamed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HRH the Crown Prince Alexander II of Yugoslavia, King George Tupou V of Tong, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn of Tahiland, Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, in the Grand reception room at Windsor Castle on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talks to Princess Charlene of Monaco as Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to Prince Harry during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to Prince Harry during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talks to Princess Charlene of Monaco during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talks to Princess Charlene of Monaco as Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge talk during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Crown Prince Alexander II of Yugoslavia and Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Paola of Belgium and King Albert of Belgium arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Nasser Mohamed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait (C) arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Michael of Romania arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Charlene of Monaco as Prince Albert II of Monaco arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Anne Marie Of Greece and King Constantine of Greece are greeted by Queen Elizabeth II as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Anne Marie Of Greece and King Constantine of Greece arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Beatrix; Queen of the Netherlands is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks to Princess Charlene of Monaco during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex talk to Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Harry talks to Prince Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, shows the way for the Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to Prince Harry during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex talk to King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, talks to the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge talk to royal guests during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Anne Marie of Greece talks with Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Harry speaks to King Constantine of Greece during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, talks to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice talk to Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks to King Constantine of Greece during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talks to King Simeon of Bulgaria and his wife Queen Margarita during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to King Constantine of Greece during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and his wife Maria talk to the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (left) and Prince Andrew, Duke of York during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak to Prince Harry during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks to Prince Harry during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, talks to Bahrain's King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Sheika Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned of Qatar is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Slivia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden arrrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Rania of Jordan arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Harald V of Norway is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Margarethe II of Denmark is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Harry speaks to Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Anne Marie Of Greece and King Constantine of Greece speak with Queen Elizabeth II as they arrive at a lunch in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Mswati III of Swaziland is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Margarethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark arrrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Slivia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden are greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Abdullah II is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Alexandra speaks to Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before her Sovereign Monarch's Jubilee lunch, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets King Mswati III of Swaziland as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Harry speaks with Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf of Saudi Arabia during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet king albert of belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speak with King Abdullah ll of Jordan and wife Queen Rania of Jordan during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Letsie III of Lesotho (C) and Queen Mesenate Mohato Seeiso (R) are greeted by a member of household staff on arrival at Windsor Castle, west of London, on May 18, 2012, for a Sovereign's Jubilee Lunch hosted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. A glittering lunch for the world's sovereigns to be held on Friday to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been marked by a withdrawal and protests over the guest list.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice speak with Princess Sabeeka of Bahrain during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah of Kuwait as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei and wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Srirasm of Thailand arrives at Windsor Castle, west of London, on May 18, 2012, for a Sovereign's Jubilee Lunch hosted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. A glittering lunch for the world's sovereigns to be held on Friday to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been marked by a withdrawal and protests over the guest list.

Queen Elizabeth II greet Queen Margrethe of Denmark as she arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with guests during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Queen Margrethe of Denmark as she arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Queen Margrethe of Denmark as she arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Sophie countess of Wessex and Prince Harry speak with guests during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet King Mswati III of Swaziland as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet King Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja of Norway as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York speaks with The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as Princess Beatrice speaks with Princess Sabeeka of Bahrain during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Queen Beatrix of Holland as she arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa speaks with a guest during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Rania of Jordan arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Princess Sabeeka arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with guests during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet King Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja of Norway as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Princess Sabeeka as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Princess Sabeeka as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Princess Sabeeka as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh greet The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Princess Sabeeka as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen inkhosikati lambikiza of Swaziland arrives at a lunch for Sovereign Monarch's held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Sheika Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Michael I of Romania and Crown Princess Margarita arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.‘Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Crown Princess Margarita of Romania arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia and Katherine, Crown Princess of Yugoslavia arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Rania of Jordan arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Mswati III of Swaziland and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza are greeted by household staff as they arrive at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheika Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned arrive for a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrives for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg arrive for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco arrives for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is greeted by a member of household staff as they arrive at a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Constantine of the Hellenes and Queen Anne-Marie arrive for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive for a lunch for Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

King Tupou VI of Tonga is greeted by The Master of the Household Air Marshal Sir David Walker (L) as he arrives at a lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah (left) and King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

The the Crown Prince of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at lunch For Sovereign Monarchs in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England.

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