The Queen has become the first monarch since the 18th century to attend Cabinet on a special visit to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
The monarch was met by Prime Minister David Cameron on the steps of Number 10, which had been covered with a red carpet for the occasion.
She wore a deep blue coat and matching dress by Stuart Parvin - immediately dubbed "Thatcheresque" by commentators - but no hat.
The Queen made the solo trip without Prince Philip to collect a present bought by the Secretaries of State to mark her Diamond Jubilee year.
David Cameron met the Queen outside Number 10 Details of the gift have yet to emerge.
Ministers lined up to meet the monarch before the group proceeded to the final Cabinet meeting of the year.
During her half-hour at the famous table in Number 10, she sat between Mr Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague.
The Queen is thought to be the first monarch to attend Cabinet since George III in 1781, despite earlier claims Queen Victoria did so.
Ministers have described the visit as "a great honour" but constitutional experts warn that it blurs the boundaries between government and monarchy.
The Queen only stayed for the first half hour before leaving ministers to their discussions and moving on to the Foreign Office.
During the meeting, Mr Cameron offered her a "very warm welcome" and congratulated her "on a fantastic jubilee year".
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