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Queen places wreath at Ground Zero

The Queen placed a wreath on the site of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in her first visit to New York City in more than 30 years.

The monarch, 84, braved 100F (38C) heat to pay respects at Ground Zero near the footprint of the World Trade Center's south tower.

She wore a straw hat and pastel-colored long-sleeved dress while greeting victims' family members and first responders....
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)