Queen Elizabeth Voted Greatest Living Briton

The British public has voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2007. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams to the top spot. (17) __________ at the star-studded ceremony to collect the award in person. However, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special tribute to his mother Via a video link. (18)__________ among her people in recent years. She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to escape scandals. (19) __________ after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved figure today.

The award for Greatest Living Briton is a new one. (20) __________, one of Britain’s most popular television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The Great Britons 2007 was a fantastic ceremony [showing] all that is so great about the United Kingdom.” (21) __________ set to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. (22)__________ for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for his performance on the soccer field, his charity work and his efforts around the world to promote Britain and British culture.

Queen Elizabeth Voted Greatest Living Briton

The British public has voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2007. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams to the top spot. (17) __________ at the star-studded ceremony to collect the award in person. However, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special tribute to his mother Via a video link. (18)__________ among her people in recent years. She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to escape scandals. (19) __________ after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved figure today.

The award for Greatest Living Briton is a new one. (20) __________, one of Britain’s most popular television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The Great Britons 2007 was a fantastic ceremony [showing] all that is so great about the United Kingdom.” (21) __________ set to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. (22)__________ for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for his performance on the soccer field, his charity work and his efforts around the world to promote Britain and British culture.

Queen Elizabeth Voted Greatest Living Briton

The British public has voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2007. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams to the top spot. (17) __________ at the star-studded ceremony to collect the award in person. However, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special tribute to his mother Via a video link. (18)__________ among her people in recent years. She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to escape scandals. (19) __________ after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved figure today.

The award for Greatest Living Briton is a new one. (20) __________, one of Britain’s most popular television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The Great Britons 2007 was a fantastic ceremony [showing] all that is so great about the United Kingdom.” (21) __________ set to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. (22)__________ for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for his performance on the soccer field, his charity work and his efforts around the world to promote Britain and British culture.

WASHINGTON

Located close to Piccadilly, this well established hotel offers a spacious reception area, La Lafayette restaurant, and 4th Hussars Bar. In 1900 the Washington was an exclusive hotel for well bred ladies - the restaurant bar and stylish bedrooms of the present hotel are its worthy successors; 160 rooms with bath, TV, radio, direct dial phones.

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WINDEMERE, ROCKSIDE

A small establishment located 200 yards from Windemere village centre; under the personal supervision of Mr & Mrs N. Fowels. Two lounges, adjoining bar, good home cooking and friendly atmosphere make this a holiday to remember.

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SOUTHPORT, ROYAL CLIFTON HOTEL

Overlooking picturesque gardens and marine lake; a short distance from famous Lord Street; games room, lounges, cocktail bar. 150 rooms with tea/coffee making facilities, radio and telephone.

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BLACKPOOL, DORIC HOTEL

Standing on Queens Promenade overlooking the sea, the amenities include regular dancing, family disco, open air swimming pool, indoor heated pool, sauna, solarium and games room. All rooms with bath or shower, WC, sea view on request.

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CONCORDE HOTEL

Under the same professional ownership as the Bryanston Court, this charming hotel continually attracts repeat visitors. Adjacent to the Bryanston Court, guests are accommodated in tastefully furnished rooms all with bath or shower, WC, TV, radio and telephone. The Concorde also has a small bar and breakfast room.

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PRESIDENT

A popular tourist hotel offering all rooms with bath, shower, TV, radio and telephone. Its amenities include the Saracen Carver noted for its fine roasts, licensed “Day and Night” grill bar/restaurant open until 2 am. and a popular cocktail bar with its own individual recipes. The shopping arcade with a gift shop and theatre ticket terminal, hairdressing salon, chemist and bank are added facilities for its guests.

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