The Queen opens a new Coronation Library at a primary school
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The Queen opens a new Coronation Library at a primary school
The Queen has visited a primary school in Islington where she opened a new Coronation Library - a day after the first anniversary of the King's historic crowning at Westminster Abbey.
During the visit, Her Majesty met with teachers and pupils and watched the school choir perform.
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