Before dawn, a British pub in Washington honors the queen
Washington (AFP) - The Queen Vic pub in Washington opened its door at 5:30 am, and was soon pouring its first vodka Bloody Marys and Pimm's Cup to a bar full of homesick Brits and American fans of the royal family. A crowd of about 30 people trickled into the bar in the US capital starting before dawn for a gathering that mixed solemn mourning for the queen with the unusual treat of a pre-work Monday morning drink. Several women marked the occasion by wearing long dresses and elegant hats, while other customers wore dark shirts and ties, or a more casual look of shorts and soccer jerseys. "Thi...