Fashion

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She stepped out in a bright blue floral dress and matching jacket for an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cruse Bereavement Care. The charity is the largest group in the UK to assist people suffering from grief and has dozens of branches across the country. 

Guests she chatted with included those who provided bereavement support to those affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US.

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she wore her Nizam of Hyderabad diamond rose brooch pinned to her buttoned up coat by Angela Kelly.

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i would love to meet this woman - it's just always about the cause.  people seem so tickled to have the opportunity to be with her.. and she smiles right back.

[Kachina624]

She looks very springy for October.

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@Kachina624 wrote:

She looks very springy for October.

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she leaves black to everyone else.  i think she enjoys her bright colors.

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from a 91-year old  to a 93-year old:

Cruse Bereavement Care life president Colin Murray Parkes, 91, said he reminded the Queen of their previous meeting during the charity's 25th anniversary celebration.

"I said she was the most important volunteer we had, and she smiled," he said.

"She said time passes very quickly."

[Nancy Drew]

Still out there working without an issue or complaint.

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@Nancy Drew 

i was reading this morning that her byword is "never explain, never complain."  

what i like is the light in her eyes -  she enjoys meeting people.  

[stevieb]

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@Nancy Drew wrote:

Still out there working without an issue or complaint.

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Nope... and no whining about mistreatment by the press requiring frequent vacations abroad... Perhaps a couple lesser royals might make note...