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Queen Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life

Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. 

Photo credit: Frank Augstein | Pool | AFP

By  AFP

London

As queen, Elizabeth II's family life was far from traditional -- she was often away for long stretches, was frequently occupied by work and had at times complicated relationships with her four children.

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