Beaming and chatting animatedly, the monarch, 96, who has suffered what Buckingham Palace has called episodic mobility problems, was on top form.
The event marked the completion of the £18.9billion Crossrail project - now named after her.
Her youngest son the Earl of Wessex had been listed to attend the opening at Paddington station but organisers knew there was a chance the Queen might be able to join guests, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Moved
It became clear she was attending when an hour and quarter before Prince Edward, 58, was due to arrive, Transport for London officials removed the plaque saying he opened the line.
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