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Article: Queen's Preston visit a day to remember.

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Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England)
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June 26, 2008
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The Queen's first visit to Preston since 2002 was a day to remember for the schoolchildren, war veterans, soldiers and dairy staff who had the pleasure of her company.

Arriving at Preston station aboard the royal train on Thursday morning, her Majesty was met by excited crowds and wellwishers.

She emerged wearing a lilac silk floral dress and light-weight coat by the acclaimed designer Stewart Parvin, and a lilac hat by Philip Somerville.

Army cadets from Lancashire and Greater Manchester performed a guard of honour for the monarch, and she was presented with flowers by schoolchildren from Penwortham.

Beverley Palfrey, 37, from ...

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