Queen Elizabeth said she shared everyone's delight at the outcome. A palace spokesman said the queen followed the events of the day "very closely" and she was immensely pleased by the outcome .
Queen followed events `closely'
Queen Elizabeth said she shared everyone's delight at the outcome
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