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‘Are you supposed to look as if you are enjoying yourselves?’ – Queen joins in trolling of G7 pics

“We have been enjoying ourselves – in spite of appearances," Boris Johnson replied.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2021-06-11 21:50
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The Queen asked the question possibly on the mind of everyone observing pictures coming out of the G7 Summit in Cornwall – “Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?”

The quip came as presidents and prime ministers smiled for the camera during a family photo after an evening reception.

Following a day of political talks, the “soft diplomacy” of the monarchy was evident when three generations of the royal family gathered to welcome the leaders to Cornwall.

Eden Project

The Queen hosted an open-air reception at the Eden Project in Cornwall and was joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

William and Kate are taking part in their first G7 events – another milestone in their progression as senior royals.

The leaders, from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden, many with spouses, were pictured chatting to the royals.

The monarchy does not wield power but has influence and uses what is known as “soft diplomacy” to help the UK renew and strengthen friendships with its allies and partners around the world.

‘Are you supposed to look as if you are enjoying yourselves?’ – the Queen makes the leaders laugh tonight, taking centre stage pic.twitter.com/5KvwzKh6g0

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 11, 2021

“Thank you for doing that for us”

After the 40-minute reception, they moved to an area to take a socially distanced group photo, and after taking their seats and posing for a few moments, the Queen said: “Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?”

The leaders around the Queen laughed and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said emphatically “yes”.

Mr Johnson, who is hosting the summit in Cornwall, added: “We have been enjoying ourselves – in spite of appearances.”

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Mrs Merkel walked over to the Queen and thanked her for posing for the picture, saying: “Thank you for doing that for us.”

Reactions

Earlier in the day a smattering of pictures garnered some hilarious reactions on social media.

We have picked out some of the best below:

Can’t beat a game of table football. pic.twitter.com/g4JDWineXe

— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) June 11, 2021

Worst ornamental chess board ever. pic.twitter.com/IeU1BCOhlE

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) June 11, 2021

Hitting ‘Spoons in St Ives tonight. #G7 pic.twitter.com/pry91sq0zg

— #Marcher ??????? (@MarcherLord1) June 11, 2021

TR-News

Love these ? pic.twitter.com/gp36tSXE38

— tony❌ #PanoDrama (@tony80554056) June 11, 2021

Related: Elevenses: The Cornwall Conclave

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