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Royal charm

Margaret Duggan

by Margaret Duggan

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 @ 11:20

BOTH the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh charmed the crowds when they visited Hereford Cathedral as their first engagement during the Herefordshire Diamond Day event. They were there to celebrate the recent refurbishment of the cathedral close which has been taking place over the past couple of years. New paths, trees, lighting, and railings have all enhanced the area that the Queen formally opened.

The royal couple talked happily to many of the thousands ...

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