Letter: Royal thrift
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Your support makes all the difference.Has it occurred to critics of Antony Williams's portrait of the Queen that she chose him for economic reasons. Williams obviously meant the picture to last a lifetime. The Queen is unlikely to look this old for at least 20 years so it will suffice until she is well into her nineties, obviating the need to commission a new official portrait until well into the next century. It is obvious from the painting she has already pawned her crown and jewellery. I for one give her a big hand!
Julie Farley
Edgware, Middlesex
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