Article 5ZXHR ‘I was there when she was crowned’: royal fans pack Mall for Queen’s jubilee

‘I was there when she was crowned’: royal fans pack Mall for Queen’s jubilee

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Emily Dugan
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Thousands turn out in sunshine to watch trooping the colour parade kick off long weekend of celebrations

It has been 70 years since Brenda Dalton, 81, last caught a glimpse of the Queen. As a schoolgirl in Northolt, west London, she won the school ballot to watch the Queen's coronation and saw her ride past in a golden carriage.

Standing on the Mall on Thursday morning, the retired factory worker was hoping for a second chance. That's why I wanted to come. I was there that day when she was crowned and I think she's done marvellous," Dalton said.

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