WASHINGTON - MAY 07: U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and HM Queen Elizabeth II (C) greet schoolchildren while walking from the White House to Blair House along Pennsylvania Avenue May 7, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh are on a six day trip to the United States. Getty Images logo Getty Images 31 months ago

WASHINGTON - MAY 07: U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and HM Queen Elizabeth II (C) greet schoolchildren while walking from the White House to Blair House along Pennsylvania Avenue May 7, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh are on a six day trip to the United States.

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