Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, and visiting Indian President Pratibha Patil, right, are seen in a carriage, during a state procession, at Windsor Castle, England, on Oct. 27, 2009. Photo: AP
The carriage carrying Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and visiting Indian President Pratibha Patil, is followed by carriages carrying dignitaries during a state procession, at Windsor Castle, England, on Oct. 27, 2009. The President began a three-day state visit to Britain with a private lunch with the Queen. Photo: AP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the President of India, Prathibha Patil, centre, watch a ceremonial welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, on Oct 27, 2009, at the start of her state Visit. The President will stay at Windsor Castle as a guest of the Queen during the visit. Photo: AP
President Pratibha Patil with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during her ceremonial reception at Windsor Castle in Windsor, UK on Oct. 27, 2009. Photo: PTI
Indian President Pratibha Patil, right, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrive for a state banquet in Windsor Castle, England, on Oct. 27, 2009. India's head of state was greeted with a generous helping of British pageantry as she began a three-day state visit on Tuesday. This is the first Indian state visit since 1990. The queen last visited India in 1997. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is behind left, and Dr Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat is at right. Photo: AP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, right, and Prince Philip, left, show India's President Pratibha Patil, centre, and her husband Dr Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat, rear, Indian items from the Royal collection, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, on Oct. 27, 2009. Photo: AP