Power and authority are central to leaders and government. Rights and responsibilities are central to the Government and to the governed.
With a picture of herself smiling at her late husband - the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, beside her as company, an air of sadness could be felt as the Queen addressed the nation at 3pm.
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