What would the conservators say, Ma'am?
February 24 2013

Picture: ITN
Much amusement here in the UK at the revelation that the Queen, seen here greeting the Australian High Commissioner, is partial to an electric fire. The audience room above has a fine pair of Canalettos in it, as well as a Gainsborough full-length. But doubtless the Queen has someone on hand to make sure the fire is switched off at night.
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