Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 3:32pm PDT, Sep 16, 2025 _ Queen Elizabeth II subtly mocked George W. Bush after the former president made a mistake while introducing her. Keep reading for the details...

MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ While welcoming Queen Elizabeth II, George W. Bush mistakenly referred to America's 200th anniversary as 1766. "The American people are proud to welcome Your Majesty back to the United States, a nation you've come to know very well," Bush began."After all, you've dined with 10 U.S. presidents," he added. "You helped our nation celebrate its bicentennial in 17 - in 1976." _ When Queen Elizabeth II's spoke, she joked about George W. Bush's blunder. "Mr. President, I wondered whether I should start this toast saying, 'When I was here in 1776,' but I don't think I will," Her Majesty said. _ George W. Bush, who is known for his sense of humor, was impressed by Queen Elizabeth II's comedic timing. "Your Majesty, I can't top that one," Bush admitted. _ Queen Elizabeth II's time with George W. Bush was her final trip to the U.S., as King Charles III took her place at George H.W. Bush's funeral in 2018. Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Up Next The post Late queen ribbed former president over major flub appeared first on Wonderwall.com.