It certainly wouldn't grab as many headlines as the other parts of her historic Ireland trip.
But the smile on her face said it all – the Queen was thrilled to be visiting the Irish National Stud in Kildare.
There was a huge round of applause as the monarch arrived at the thoroughbred horse breeding facility.
She had chosen a cornflower blue jacket and white hat to take part in the most relaxed part of her itinerary – and probably her favourite.
Thursday May 19, 2011
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