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A rare speech from an isolated Queen

6 April 2020

5:40 AM

6 April 2020

5:40 AM

Once upon a time, a speech by the Queen had the capacity to surprise. Only a handful of her trusted advisors would have been privy to its content prior to its delivery. Elizabeth, a Head of State who has thrived for decades by remaining above the political fray, didn’t use to indulge in extensive pre-briefing.

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Peter Hunt is a former BBC diplomatic and royal correspondent. He tweets @_PeterHunt


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