Queen Elizabeth has honoured France’s war dead by laying a wreath under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Her Majesty’s three-day trip to France marks the 70th anniversary of the D-D landings.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh joined French president Francois Hollande to attend a ceremony at the grave of the unknown soldier.
The royals will be in Normandy today to meet veterans and honour those who died to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are also expected to attend commemoration events.
Queen Elizabeth II and French President Francois Hollande attend a ceremony at the grave of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe monument.
Queen Elizabeth, French President Francois Hollande, Prince Philip and French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laurent Fabius.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are welcomed by French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Presidential Palace.
Her Majesty looked lovely in a light pink suit and matching hat.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh share a laugh at a garden party in Paris, hosted by Sir Peter Ricketts, Britain’s Ambassador to France.
Her Majesty chose a white dress and pearls for the garden party.
The Queen at the reception at the British Embassy during her trip to France for the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.
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