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Queen jokes grandson Louis is ‘quite a handful’ during Isle of Man visit

Source: PA Wire

The Queen joked her grandson Louis was “quite a handful” as she met crowds of well-wishers on a visit to the Isle of Man.

Camilla made the comment as she greeted people outside Douglas Borough Council on Wednesday after presenting the letters patent, officially conferring city status on Douglas.

Meeting 38-year-old Rachael Hughes and her 15-week-old twin, the Queen said: “I have a Louis grandson… quite a handful”.

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