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For the first time in history, the coronation of a British monarch

was recorded by television, as well as by sound broadcast, throughout the

world.

The Queen acts as host to the heads of state of Commonwealth and

other countries when they visit Britain. She receives other notable visitors

from overseas, and holds investitures at which she presents orders,

decorations and medals to people who have distinguished themselves in public

life.

Every year, the Queen entertains some 30,000 people from all

sections of the community at royal garden parties. She gives regular

luncheon parties, to which people well-known for their activities in

widely differing spheres are invited.

In addition, she appears on such public occasions as the services

of the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle and other Orders,

the Remembrance Day ceremony, and various services at St Paul's Cathedral

and Westminster Abbey.

The wide range of the Queen's interests and activities, and the

fact that they are recorded and broadcast by mass modern communications

media, has brought about a closer relationship between the Queen and her

subjects than was possible for any of her predecessors.

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