Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by officers on Friday, May 31, during a visit to the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Woolwich Barracks in London. These barracks housed British soldier Lee Rigby, who worked as a military recruiter as well as a ceremonial drummer. Rigby was killed the week before, a couple of hundred yards from the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by officers on Friday, May 31, during a visit to the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Woolwich Barracks in London. These barracks housed British soldier Lee Rigby, who worked as a military recruiter as well as a ceremonial drummer. Rigby was killed the week before, a couple of hundred yards from the Royal Artillery Barracks.
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"The queen privately met those who coordinated the barracks response last week to the death of Drummer Lee Rigby," Buckingham Palace said in a written statement.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
"The queen privately met those who coordinated the barracks response last week to the death of Drummer Lee Rigby," Buckingham Palace said in a written statement.
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The families of serving personnel greet the queen.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
The families of serving personnel greet the queen.
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Her Majesty pets a horse she gave to the King's Troop.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
Her Majesty pets a horse she gave to the King's Troop.
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With two soldiers, the queen watches the Gun Display Team as horses run past.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
With two soldiers, the queen watches the Gun Display Team as horses run past.
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Well-wishers greet the queen.
Queen Elizabeth visits Woolwich —
Well-wishers greet the queen.
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