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Off The Beaten Path: A Glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II
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The United Kingdom was the last destination on my six-week, 16-country tour of Europe I took in 1982. Because it is an English-speaking country, we were free to wander around London on our own, rather than take the guided tours that were mandatory in other places. My brother Jeff and I were walking around London, visiting the sights, and one of the sights we were anxious to see was Saint Paul's Cathedral. When we arrived, there was a small group of people starting to assemble around the perimeter of the cathedral. We were informed that the Queen was going to attend a function at the cathedral in about an hour's time, so we decided to wait for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Queen. Since we arrived early enough, we were able to get an excellent spot right on side of the street. Finally, after about an hour, the Queen arrived, her car passing just a few feet from where we stood on the curb. By enlarging the picture, Queen Elizabeth II can just be seen behind the man in the back seat.
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blint Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:05 UTC
Lots of 5 star tips to be found here. Great page on London. | LoriPori Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:20 UTC
You managed to see all the main attractions that London has to offer. It is quite an amazing city isn't it. And to get a glimpse of the Queen - that was a bonus eh! Some great updates Dave. | Kuznetsov_Sergey Fri Jan 11, 2008 19:50 UTC
Exellent page on a country I still can't find time to make a page of my own (I've got a lot of pics and impressions after a trip in 2004). It's really brought back memories. Thanks David for sharing! | scottishvisitor Sat Dec 29, 2007 16:08 UTC
What good fortune to have seen the Queen during your London tour Enjoyed the familiar landmarks through your well written tips |
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