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Article: UNITED KINGDOM: NEW ROYAL NAVY PATRONS REVEALED BY THE QUEEN

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August 8, 2006
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The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence's Royal Navy issued the following news release:

The Queen has today, Tuesday 8 August 2006, appointed a number of new Royal Patrons to various Royal Navy Commands.

The appointments are in recognition of the strong links between the Royal Navy and the Royal family.

Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, First Sea Lord, said:

"I am delighted at the news of these appointments. They firmly underline the strength of the bond between the Royal Family and the Armed Forces, not least the Naval Service in which so many members of the Royal family have served with great distinction over the years.

"This is a very proud day for the Royal Navy, Royal ...

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