What the Queen meant to people in Manchester in their own words

We asked people in Manchester for their memories of the Queen and thoughts on her passing.
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QueenElizabeth II visited Greater Manchester many times over the years of her long reign - most recently just last year in July 2021.

On the sad news of her death, we asked people on the streets on Friday to share their own memories and thoughts about the monarch.

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