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Gun salutes as Queen Elizabeth II turns 89

It could happen all over again within days to celebrate the birth of the queen's fifth great-grandchild

    Published Wed, Apr 22, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    London

    GUN salutes rang out in London on Tuesday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 89th birthday, as Britain's royals eagerly await the newest addition to the family.

    A 41-gun salute was fired at midday in Hyde Park, with a 62-gun salute following from the Tower of London - and it could happen all over again within days to celebrate the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second baby.

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