Queen Elizabeth Calls For Equal Rights

The queen will sign a charter calling for equal rights for women and gays.
The queen will sign a charter calling for equal rights for women and gays.
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Updated: 3/11 12:08 pm
London - Queen Elizabeth II will make a historic and symbolic pledge for equal rights today.

She's expected to sign a document that calls for the end of discrimination specifically against women and gays.

This charter covers dozens of former member states of the British empire.

It's believed to be the first time the queen has shown support for gay rights.
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