Without wanting to start too much of a fight, I am reminded by that clip the players are often presented to the President of Ireland, in this case Mary McAleese, before RU tests in Dublin
It would be great to have an independent head of state to come to these games.
As it is, I suspect the Queen's response to the world cup will be similar to her response when England finally won the cricket Ashes in 2009:
Australia wins - The Queen "wtf is Rugby League?"
England wins - The Queen "Knighthoods for everyone"