News 24/7 Entertainment Politics Life Business Specialty Britain's Queen Elizabeth met hundreds of award-winning volunteers thecheers.org    2008-05-21 06:54:39     () News brought to you BANG ShowBiz B Britain's Queen Elizabeth met hundreds of award-winning volunteers at a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday (20.05.08). More in Europe news Italian Pride in the Event Industry UK mulls 35,000-strong British border police force to tackle terrorists, gangsters Flying machines 'economically and technically possible' Over 300 guests were invited to the event at the London royal residence, which was held for previous winners of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Jill Coleman was honoured for her work for the Amazons Young Women's Project, which is run by trained counsellors for young girls with low self-esteem and anger management issues. Afterwards she said: "She was very nice, very pleasant to talk to. It's a great privilege to be here." Her teenage daughter added: "It's my first trip to London and I get to meet the queen! She was really nice." The reception was also attended by the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent, along with British Cabinet Office minister Ed Miliband. Click for more News about Queen Elizabeth TAGS: Europe   Queen Elizabeth The Cheers NEWS is looking for new contributors more Zara Phillips set to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing' The 26-year-old royal - Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter - is said to be in talks to appear in the BBC One programme along with rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall. Camilla stunned onlookers by going for an impromptu paddle in the sea The royal - who is married to Britain's Prince Charles - rolled up her trousers and took the plunge at Llangranog after taking a break from official engagements to go out walking in the sunshine with a female companion and two detective bodyguards. King Juan Carlos celebrated his country winning the UEFA European Football Championships 30.Jun 2008 The monarch and his wife Queen Sofia were among the special guests at the stadi...read Scottish schools ban Father's Day cards 23.Jun 2008 Fear of embarrassing children of single mothers or les...read Carla Bruni not joined at the hip with Sarkozy's political ideology 23.Jun 2008 French first Lady Carla Bruni has admitted that she do...read Previously... Heartbroken Briton auctions 'entire life' on eBay Thai school opens 'transvestite toilet' for transgender students RAF pilot fights with US Air Force over his moustache Queen Elizabeth insists on clearing away after her dinner guests herself Prince Charles has spent GBP 220,000 on his 'environmentally friendly' tour of the Caribbean

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