Queen Elizabeth II stands with U.S. President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, after arriving for a formal white-tie state dinner at the White House Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip are on a six-day trip to the United States.
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush welcome Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the North Portico of the White House for a state dinner in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, right, and his wife Alma walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, and her husband Paul walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
Henry A. Kissinger, right, and his wife Nancy walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, left, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
Jockey Calvin Borel who won the 133rd Kentucky Derby riding Street Sense, right, and his guest Lisa Funk walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, right, and his wife Kathleen walk through the Booksellers Area as they arrive for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Monday, May 7, 2007, at the White House in Washington.
President Bush toasts with Queen Elizabeth II, left, during a state dinner at the White House on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Washington.
Queen Elizabeth II toasts President George W. Bush after remarks at the start of a White House state dinner for the British monarch and Prince Philip Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. The queen last visited the United States in 1991 when Mr. Bush's father was president.
Itzhak Perlman, foreground, plays for, from right, President Bush, first lady Laura Bush, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Lynne Cheney, and Vice President Dick Cheney during a state dinner at the White House on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Washington.
Virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman performs for President George W. Bush, Queen Elizabeth II and invited guests in the East Room following a state dinner at the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007. The British monarch and the president solemnly toasted the tight bonds between their countries, in the grandest White House dinner of Mr. Bush's administration.
From left: Lynne Cheney, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, first lady Laura Bush, and President Bush listen to entertainment during a state dinner at the White House on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Washington.
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning, of the Indianapolis Colts, listens to the entertainment at the state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II at the White House on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Washington.
Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by President George W. Bush, greets Lt. Colonel John Clanton, director of the U.S. Army Chorus, after a performance in the East Room following a state dinner at the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007. The British monarch and the president solemnly toasted the tight bonds between their countries, in the grandest White House dinner of Mr. Bush's presidency.
President Bush, right, walks with Queen Elizabeth II during a state dinner at the White House on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Washington.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice departs the East Room following a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman during a formal white-tie state dinner at the White House, Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington.
Vice President Dick Cheney escorts former first lady Nancy Reagan after a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman in the East Room at the White House following a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.
A place setting for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.
A menu card sits on a plate set for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.