The sporting Queen

It has now become natural to us all to feel that we share every part of the lives of HM The Queen and her family, as they share the lives of their people. In the past 18 months, this has meant great sorrow and joy. Everyone who has lost a father, husband or a deeply loved friend suffered that loss again at the death of King George VI, who was so truly a father to his peoples, and the passing of that great lady, Queen Mary, was felt as a personal grief by many millions.

Now with the long-awaited day of the Coronation, we can rejoice together amid the great tide of goodwill towards The Queen, her husband and children.

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