The Queen Celebrates Her 88th Birthday

Carolyn Harris
Apr 21, 2014
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The Queen reading the throne speech at the 2012 State Opening of Parliament

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 88th birthday today, marking the occasion privately at Windsor Castle. I was interviewed by Janet Davison of CBC.ca about the Queen at 88. Although the monarch’s children and grandchildren are assuming a larger number of official engagements, especially overseas tours, the Queen continues to have a full schedule. If she matches the longevity of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, she may still be an active public figure for years to come.

Click here to read “Queen Elizabeth turns 88: A royal diplomat in her ‘best decade’ yet” at CBC.ca

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The Queen Celebrates Her 88th Birthday

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