The official told the queen that D'Orsi had been "seriously undermined by the Chinese" in the handling of the visit. British officials had added layers of pomp and splendor — including a state banquet at the palace — during Xi's four-day state visit. Despite Lu's comments, China appeared to regard the queen's comments as sensitive. Britain's 90-year-old monarch has made a rare foray into political affairs, being caught on film characterizing Chinese officials as "very rude" in their dealings with British counterparts during a state visit last year. Queen Elizabeth II made the unguarded comments Tuesday while talking to a senior police officer at a rain-soaked garden party on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

Source: ABC News May 11, 2016 00:47 UTC