Former President Bush Fondly Remembers Queen Elizabeth

(L-R) HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, First Lady Laura Bush, HM Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. President George W. Bush pose for photographs on the North Portico after arriving for a formal white-tie state dinner at the White House May 7, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

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Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush are sharing fond memories of Queen Elizabeth. The British monarch reigned for more than 70-years, the longest in British history, until her death on Thursday at age 96. Mr. and Mrs. Bush released a statement in which they described having tea with the queen and her pet corgis at Buckingham Palace as among their "fondest memories of the presidency." The Bushes, who live in Texas, said they're sending condolences to the Royal family and the British people.