Within minutes of hearing that Queen Elizabeth II had died at age 96, locals with a connection to the U.K. came together at the British Pantry, Three Lions Pub, and Neville’s tearoom in Redmond to share their shock, grief, and memories of watching the Queen over her seven-decade rule.
The three conjoined businesses are a hub for British expats and Anglophiles alike, offering British groceries, afternoon tea, and a pint in a one-stop shop.
Employees who immigrated to the U.S. from Great Britain said they had been on the phone with their loved ones that morning before the news broke, as everyone waited for updates on the Queen’s condition.
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