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THE Queen charmed the world tonight by cracking jokes as she hosted a dinner for leaders at the G7 summit.
Joe and Jill Biden and Emmanuel Macron were left chuckling at Her Majesty's quips at the Eden Project indoor rainforest in Cornwall.
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As they posed for a socially distanced group photo, the 95-year-old monarch asked the question possibly on all their minds.
She said: "Are you supposed to be looking as if you're enjoying yourself?"
The presidents and prime ministers alongside her could not help bursting into laughter, as Boris Johnson replied emphatically: "Yes!"
Following a day of heavyweight political talks, the power of "soft diplomacy" was put into action when three generations of the royal family gathered to welcome the leaders to Cornwall.
The Queen hosted an open-air reception at the Eden Project in Cornwall and was joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
William and Kate are taking part in their first G7 events - another milestone in their progression as senior royals.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chatting to the royals.
And Joe and Jill Biden were seen laughing out loud at another of the Queen's gags.
It was the first time Her Majesty has met the new US president, who was VP under Barack Obama.
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The Queen will also host President Biden and his wife Jill for tea at Windsor Castle this weekend.
She will welcome the President and the First Lady in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle.
Upon arrival, a Guard of Honour formed of The Queen’s Company First Battalion Grenadier Guards will give a Royal Salute, and the US National Anthem will be played.
The President will then accompany the Officer Commanding the Guard of Honour, Major James Taylor, and Major General Christopher Ghika to inspect the Guard of Honour.
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He will later return to the dais to watch the military march past alongside The Queen and the First Lady - before joining the Queen for tea in the Castle with the First Lady.
Earlier today, Kate Middleton beamed at Jill Biden as the pair visited a school to discuss child development at the G7 summit.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, and the First Lady, 70, both matched in striking pink outfits as they met for the first time.
The women were pictured at Connor Downs Academy in Hayle, Cornwall to highlight the issue of early years development in children.
And during their visit, Kate told reporters how excited she is to meet Harry and Meghan's baby daughter Lilibet Diana.
"I wish her all the very best, I can’t wait to meet her," she said.
"We haven't met her yet but hopefully that will be soon."
President Biden shared his heartfelt condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family on what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday yesterday.
Mr Biden said: "First I would like to express our condolences on behalf of Jill and I to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire royal family and the people of the United Kingdom.
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"Today would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday. I know there are a lot of people feeling his absence today."
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It comes as Mr Johnson said President Biden was a "breath of fresh air" in an apparent swipe at predecessor Donald Trump - and hailed the pair's "great" talks.
Boris praised the US President after one-on-one crunch meeting at the G7 in Cornwall.
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Kate Middleton and Jill Biden grin as they arrive to discuss female empowerment
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