New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

NEAREST & DEAREST TELL The Queen we know & love

She’s three decades past the age most people retire at, but her dedication to duty is as phenomenal as ever. And as the Queen prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday this month, praise is already flowing for her unstinting service of almost 70 years.

The Queen’s milestone birthday on April 21 has prompted a flood of tributes for the way she’s performed as monarch, and has also led many to reminisce about the woman behind the crown.

One of those to speak out

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