The Queen has popped into Sainsbury's to mark the supermarket chain's 150th anniversary.
The Monarch, who opted for a cheerful mint green outfit and matching hat, looked a picture of happiness as she arrived at a replica of one of the original stores in Covent Garden, London, this morning.
The 93-year-old is set to get to grips with the self-service tills and meet employees.
Sainsbury’s has launched a pop-up experience based on the very first store in London’s Drury Lane which sold just three items - butter, milk and eggs.
Hosted by Lord and Lady Sainsbury, The Queen will be taken on a journey through 150 years of Sainsbury’s history.
Her Majesty will experience a detailed recreation of an original store, highlighting key moments in time from Sainsbury’s contribution to the development of rationing to the introduction of self-service shopping in the 1950s.
During the visit, she will meet Sainsbury’s employees from around the country, including people with over 50 years’ service and others who have made an impact in their community by volunteering or charity fundraising.
The visit will conclude when Her Majesty cuts a cake and unveils a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.
Originally founded in 1869 by John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury, Sainsbury’s has been part of the British retail landscape for the past century and a half, adapting to the ever-changing shopping environment and the demands of its customers.
Meanwhile, it's been a busy week for the Queen, as just yesterday she hosted 8,000 people at one of her Buckingham Palace garden parties.
She was joined by Kate Middleton and Prince William in the sunshine and told one guest: "Well you do rather hope the sun shines as when you invite 8,000 people to have tea on your lawn it can be a bit of a worry."
On Monday, she visited Kate's Chelsea Flower Show woodland garden.
And at the weekend, she also attended the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor.
