Politics

Queen Elizabeth Carries Out Secret Visit to MI5 Headquarters

The British monarch, 93, made a surprise visit to the central London headquarters of secret intelligence agency MI5 on Tuesday.

Dressed in an elegant plum coat and matching wide-brimmed hat, the Queen received a personal tour of the spy center by MI5 director Sir Andrew Parker, and later thanked the agency — which deals with internal security as opposed the foreign threats handled by MI6 — for “the tireless work you do to keep our country safe.”

“I would like to take my visit here today as an opportunity to thank you all,” added the Queen. “I am always struck by the remarkable resolve with which you carry out your vital role.”

While cameras and reporters were not allowed inside the building — which is just a short walk from Parliament — it is known that the Queen viewed a number of exhibits in the agency’s private museum.