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Kelly-Ann Mills

The Queen never let anyone hold her umbrella for her - for very sensible reason

Author and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth has revealed the Queen never let anyone hold her umbrella for her.

The former Tory MP revealed the late monarch would often refuse offers from people to hold the umbrella for her as rain would trickle down her neck.

She was known for turning down requests from gentlemen to shield her with their umbrellas and always insisted on carrying her own.

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