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Raymond J. de Souza: A royal tribute to our lovely late Queen

Celebrating the centennial of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II

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“God bless you, darling Mama. You remain forever in our hearts and prayers,” said King Charles III in a video address Tuesday to mark the centennial of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 1926.

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It was that kind of day in London, with personal tributes and park dedications and palace gatherings to celebrate what would have been Her Late Majesty’s 100th birthday. Given that Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother died at 102 years old, the Windsors suffered a minor shock with the premature death of Elizabeth II at age 96. The doctors were realistic in 2022, listing the cause of death as simply “old age.”

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The Royal Family invited others born the same day as the Queen to a reception at Buckingham Palace. No grand staircase climbing or walks in the expansive corridors for this group! The King and Queen Camilla came to them, personally handing out the birthday cards the sovereign sends to all centenarians. They had a slab cake with a “100” in icing, as if someone had picked it up at........

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