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Queen Takes Lead in Royal Belt-Tightening

Royal Family curbs lavish lifestyle to commiserate with strapped Brits

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Nov 27, 2008 1:15 PM CST

(Newser) – The British, from PM Gordon Brown on down, are turning to the queen for leadership during tough economic times, the Telegraph reports. The monarch has been curbing indulgences and meeting with Britons feeling the impact of the slowdown. Princes Harry and William are falling in... Read full story »

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