France 24 2 weeks ago

British butcher takes biro to meet the queen

File picture shows a butcher behind his counter in London. A butcher who received a medal from Queen Elizabeth II kept his trusty pen tucked behind his ear throughout the ceremony, newspapers reported Saturday.

AFP - A butcher who received a medal from Queen Elizabeth II kept his trusty pen tucked behind his ear throughout the ceremony, newspapers reported Saturday. Full Article at France 24

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