I think it was not only the weather, but the protests over Northern Ireland, which I'm sure HM and the DOE were very aware of, but went on without being visibly affected. It had to put a damper on their visit somewhat. I had forgotten about the car accident in which the 3 Secret Service agents were killed, that had to have really affected the Queen.
I think things went much better for the tour when the Royal couple arrived in San Diego. Except for the weather.
The hat HM wore with the blue outfit with the bird pattern was just as bad as the one at the POW Investiture, that one was truly not her style either. None of the outfits were great and that yellow formal gown was just hideous and you can tell the Queen was uncomfortable wearing it.
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