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Old 29th Nov 2010, 05:54
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Absolutely

Well said TTH.

We were pretty lucky with the last King & Queen. I think she was probably made of stern stuff and he, despite the stammer and the shyness, did his duty admirably. Furthermore, as The Queen Mother (a title not used before eg 'King/Queen Mother' - Alexandra or Mary) the lady continued to make a contribution to our society to the very end of her years.

Two years after her death, I made a proposition through 'official channels' and an article in a military magazine, that the 'Order of Elizabeth' be created to honour those involved specifically in volunteer and charitable work. Didn't get anywhere but of course we now have the 'Elizabeth Cross' for something equally worthy.

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