(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 18, 1972 Queen Elizabeth II of England (L), French President Georges Pompidou (2nd L), France's First Lady Claude Pompidou (2nd R) and Prince Philip of Edinburgh (R) pose during a reception at the British embassy during the Queen's five-day official visit in France. - From a string of US presidents to Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II met leading political and artistic personalities from around the globe during her record-breaking time on the throne. Some were despised dictators, others world-famous guitarists she made polite conversation with. Regardless of the personalities, she always kept her composure. (Photo by AFP)