Loose Women star’s ‘extraordinary lunch with The Queen, Kate Moss and Maggie Thatcher’
ok.co.ukLoose Women panellist Janet Street Porter has shared that she once attended an “extraordinary lunch” with the late Queen Elizabeth II , former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and model Kate Moss .
The broadcaster and journalist says that in 2004 she was invited to the Queen’s first ever all women luncheon. She said that the invitation arrived while she was filming in Wales, but she quickly made the journey back to London as she “wasn’t going to miss that for the world.” The event was held for women of achievement, and among the other attendees were Cherie Blair, JK Rowling , Vivienne Westwood, and Charlotte Church .
At the time of the event The Guardian reported: “About 180 women were invited to the first event of its kind in royal circles, where the phrase ‘girl power’ has entered the lexicon.” Speaking today’s Loose Women, Janet described the event as “extraordinary.” She added: “The role call of women that were at that lunch would have fazed anyone.The Queen met everyone and was gracious with everyone.” Janet adds that as everyone lined up to greet Her Majesty, there was some debate among some of the politicians present as to whether they would curtsy, as is expected when one meets the monarch, or if they would break protocol. “Of course everybody curtsied,” the broadcaster finishes, revealing that those present ultimately decided to go for the traditional greeting rather than making a statement.
According to The Guardian, the morning prior to the event the Queen and Princess Royal had visited a building site meeting female trainee carpenters and plumbers.
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