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Queen and Commonwealth to back gay rights charter

THE Queen was set to sign an historic charter today backing equal rights for women and gay people after it received the support of every Commonwealth nation.

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Republics maybe - but no quarrel with the Queen

THE streets were festooned with flags and multi-coloured banners, large crowds of people thronged the road sides, British soldiers marched to the commanding sounds of bagpipes and drums. Local police, boy scouts, girl guides and even the fire brigade joined in the parade. There was everywhere a feeling of cheerfulness. In the evening, a fireworks display was held and the mood of joy continued. It was June 2nd, 1953, the day that the young Elizabeth was crowned Queen, one year and four months after she came to the British Throne following her father's death.

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