The Queen at Imperial

Today the Queen bestows Royal Charter that declares Imperial an independent university. Until now Imperial was actually a part of the University of London, so graduating at Imperial you were getting a diploma from the University of London. Taking into account that Imperial is considered to be better it was not a good deal. Since the Queen is not used to walk through empty streets or corridors without receiving a proper amount of attention a number of Imperial staff was asked to gather along the Royal route and cheer at the view of Her Majesty. I have jointed the folk and took those pictures for your amusement!

The Queen assisted by the rector, behind His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and
Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned of Qatar

And going back, she does not look impressed by the flowers someone offered her

And the departure from the main entrance to Imperial in Exhibition Road