Reading (RCA323): The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: On a night of colour and noise, the Queen’s resolve stands out. (Telegraph) – answers

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Answers

1. The Duke of Edinburgh had to go to hospital.
2. The Prince of Wales, her son, spoke to thank her for her service.
3. There were 500,000 outside Buckingham Palace.
4. She was wearing a dazzling gold dress sewn with crystals.
5. “Seemed taken aback” means that she seemed surprised.