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18/12/2012
Queen Attends Cabinet Meeting At Number 10
The Queen has become the first monarch since 1781 to attend a cabinet meeting in Downing Street.
Prime Minister David Cameron greeted her at Number 10, and she sat around the Cabinet table as discussions took place about Government's business.
Cabinet ministers stood around the table while the Queen was shown into the room by Mr Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
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Prime Minister David Cameron greeted her at Number 10, and she sat around the Cabinet table as discussions took place about Government's business.
Cabinet ministers stood around the table while the Queen was shown into the room by Mr Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
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