Continuing a tradition that began in 1860 at the private gardens at Buckingham Palace, the Drexel Theatre celebrated the new film, The Young Victoria on January 3rd, with a delightful High Tea featuring fine English tea, and an assortment of scones, jams, sweets and tea sandwiches. This event was highlighted by a special appearance by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Over 120 "loyal" fans attended this event, and the Queen was most pleased with the charming folks who met with her. See the Queen and her guests in a slideshow from the event:

The Young Victoria stars Golden Globe nominee for Best Actress Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) in her first major starring role as Queen Victoria. On the eve of her 18th birthday and ascension to the English throne, young Princess Victoria is caught in a royal power struggle. Her first years of rule are turbulent, and the court is filled with intrigue, but it is her blossoming love affair with Prince Albert (Rupert Friend, Pride & Prejudice), the suitor who wins her heart, that will determine the strength of her reign. Can she dedicate her life to her country and her heart to the one man she truly loves?

Written by Julian Fellowes (Academy Award winning screenwriter of Gosford Park), The Young Victoria is a passionate and romantic look at one of history's greatest love stories. Set amongst all the intrigue of the English court of the period, the film features a stellar supporting cast including Miranda Richardson, Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent, Paul Bettany and Mark Strong.  The Young Victoria, now showing at the Drexel Theatre, is rated PG.  The film was directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and produced by Martin Scorsese, Graham King and Sarah Ferguson.

For complete showtimes call the Drexel Theatre at (614) 231-9512 or visit http://www.drexel.net/. High Tea with the Queen was made possible in part with the help of generosity of Costume Specialists of Columbus, the Ohio State Department of Theatre and JMH Antiques.  Special thanks to Jessica Biggert who portrayed Queen Victoria, Jordan Shear who portrayed Prince Albert and Joseph Hayes who represented the British Crown. 

To see more on the British Monarchy's official Garden Parties and Tea's at Buckingham Palace, please click here.