Queen makes surprise appearance at Elizabeth line opening ceremony

Monarch and Prince Edward attend event at London's Paddington station before public opening of line named in her honour

The Queen has marked the completion of London's Crossrail project by attending the opening ceremony of the Elizabeth line.

Accompanied by the Earl of Wessex, she was welcomed by the prime minister, Boris Johnson, the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, and the commissioner of Transport for London, Andy Byford, at Paddington station.