Elizabeth II: "Football was never far from her thoughts" (Debbie Hewitt, chair of The FA)

News Tank Football - Paris - Opinion #263535 - Published on 12/09/22 at 09:40
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1959 Cup Final: Elizabeth II presents the trophy to Jack Burkitt (Nottingham Forest), 02/05/1959 - ©  The FA

"Throughout her reign we felt great affection for Her Majesty, and football was never far from her thoughts, particularly the England teams," wrote Debbie Hewitt MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), chair of The Football Association, in a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on 09/09/2021

The death of Queen Elizabeth II, born on 21/04/1926...

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1959 Cup Final: Elizabeth II presents the trophy to Jack Burkitt (Nottingham Forest), 02/05/1959 - ©  The FA

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