Queen Elizabeth, nearing her 90th birthday, joked that the youthful Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau made her “feel old” after he toasted her historic service to the Commonwealth.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II hosted a gala dinner on Friday (November 27) for the leaders attending the Commonwealth Summit in Malta and showed that her near 90-years of age haven’t dimmed her ability for a witty riposte.
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister, and the newest member in Commonwealth leaders’ family, delivered a glowing toast to the Queen, mentioning her six decades on the throne and “long and tireless” service to the Commonwealth, quipping that she had seen more of Canada during her long reign than most Canadians.
The Queen replied to Trudeau’s toast by saying: “Thank you Mr Prime Minister of Canada, for making me feels so old”, causing gales of laughter among the assembled guests.
Trudeau responded to this saying, “On the contrary, you are forever young. I was honoured to toast your lifetime of service tonight.”
The Queen hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in the Maltese capital of Valletta and paid an official three-day visit to the country from November 26 to November 28.
