Whenever she visited Glasgow, Her Majesty the Queen touched the hearts of the city’s people with her kind words, gentle humour and genuine warmth.
touched the hearts of the city’s people with her kind words, gentle humour and genuine warmth.
But it was in Govan where she had the chance to speak to some of the city’s residents, and she apologised to Mrs Mary Currie, who had invited her in for a cuppa. Mrs Currie had bought new bone china especially for the occasion. Around 30,000 shipyard workers and their guests had gathered to watch and their cheers were so loud she had to repeat her ‘God speed’ message after naming the vessel.
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