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The Queen appeared to be giving Donald Trump’s state visit a wide berth on Monday as theme park-goers thought they spotted her thrill-seeking on a rollercoaster.
Visitors to Drayton Manor Park were left bemused after noticing professional doppelganger Mary Reynolds sampling the rides and posing for selfies with fans.
Ms Reynolds reportedly braved the aptly-named “Royal-er Coaster”, as well as the Troublesome Trucks Runaway and Jeremy Jets Flying Academy while waving to onlookers below.
In April, visitors to the park were left stranded 120ft in the air after the Shockwave ride broke down, forcing passengers to evacuate and climb down hundreds of metal steps in a “terrifying” ordeal.
At the time, Mr Bryan assured visitors that safety was never compromised, saying: “We sincerely apologise to our visitors for any inconvenience caused and stress that the safety of our guests is our priority.”
The monarch seemed to receive a “fist bump” from Mr Trump, in lieu of the more conventional greeting he offered to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Queen comments on international institutions and order while addressing President Donald Trump
Speaking at a state banquet, she reminded Mr Trump of the importance of post-Second World War institutions in ensuring “that the horrors of conflict would never be repeated”.
Widespread protests at the president’s state visit continue to grip London on Tuesday.
Additional reporting by SWNS
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