and cnn's richard roth says new yorkers are ready. >> it will be queen for half-day in new york city. >> her majesty, the queen of england, will be here, going to visit. >> reporter: her first visit since 1976. >> she has not been to new york in 30 years. >> well, we're not giving it back. >> reporter: does she not like new york? >> oh, she'll love it. why not? >> reporter: at tea and sympathy in grenich village, the queen is already here. but owner, nikki perry is upset she won't be here for the queen. >> i would love to offer her a proper cup of tea. >> reporter: i tried to prepare the former commoners. could you bow for me? not bad. what would you tell her? >> what would i tell her? that you're beautiful. >> reporter: don't you tell that to all the women on the street in the summer here? >> i do. but there is a different beauty involved here. >> if she is around and wants to get high tea with me, give me a call. she was very cordial last time we had it. >> i would try to sell her a