Her Majesty declines offer of complimentary ‘rig out’

THE queen told a century-old family fashion retailer in Cork city that since her schedule was fully booked, she would not be able to accept the kind offer of a complimentary outfit as a memento of the trip.

Godsils, located about 100 metres from the English Market, which the queen will visit tomorrow, is now displaying the queen’s letter, which declines the offer kindly and wishes the business well in its 100th year.

Fearghal Kenneally, marketing manager of the shop, said they extended the queen a warm welcome to the city and offered her a complimentary “rig out” .