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Queen Mother Mary 82 Active Amid Harsh Years of Duty
Queen Mother Mary turns 82 on May 26 and remains a central figure in Britain’s monarchy. The Dowager Queen, widow of George V and mother of George VI and Edward VIII, devotes time to welfare groups, reads, writes thousands of letters, and manages a busy schedule at Marlborough House. Her life has weathered abdication, tragedy, and public service, yet she continues to shape royal life with discipline and quiet leadership.
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