Britain's queen jokes with Canada's young PM for 'making me feel so old'

Record ID: 125704

  • Title: Britain's queen jokes with Canada's young PM for 'making me feel so old'
  • Date: 28th November 2015
  • Summary: VALLETTA, MALTA (NOVEMBER 28, 2015) (PBS FOR POOL) ***WARNING CONTAINS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY*** OFFICIALS SEATED AT DINNER TABLES AT ST. ANTON PALACE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI-MOON UK PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON (SOUNDBITE) (English) CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU SAYING: "It is my honour to offer a toast to your majesty, Head of the Commonwealth and the
  • Embargoed: 13th December 2015 18:06
  • Keywords: Queen Elizabeth II Canada Prime Minister malta
  • Location: VALLETTA AND BIGHI, MALTA
  • City: VALLETTA AND BIGHI, MALTA
  • Country: Malta
  • Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment
  • Reuters ID: LVA0013BBV9DZ
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:Britain's Queen Elizabeth II hosted a gala dinner on Friday (November 27) for the leaders attending the Commonwealth Summit in Malta and showed that her near 90 -years of age haven't dimmed her ability for a witty riposte.
    Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, and the newest member in Commonwealth leaders' family, delivered a glowing toast to the Queen, mentioning her six decades on the throne and "long and tireless" service to the Commonwealth, quipping that she had seen more of Canada during her long reign that most Canadians.
    The Queen replied to Trudeau's toast by saying: "Thank you Mr. Prime Minister of Canada, for making me feel so old", causing gales of laughter among the assembled guests.
    The Queen hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in the Maltese capital of Valletta and paid an official three-day visit to the country from November 26-28.
    On Saturday (November 28) the Queen visited Malta's art and restoration centre, "Heritage Malta" in the town of Bighi, displaying a keen interest in the restoration projects in the centre.
    Her husband, Prince Philip, accompanied her on the visit to the town.
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