The Queen attends a 'Celebrating Shakespeare' event
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The Queen attended a 'Celebration of Shakespeare’ event, meeting fans of the playwright’s work, including stars of stage and screen, authors, directors, and representatives of the National Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company.
Wednesday 14th February
This evening, Her Majesty was greeted by host Gyles Brandreth and introduced to guests to celebrate the legacy of William Shakespeare.
The Queen met guests, including Dame Eileen Atkins, Baroness Floella Benjamin, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Penelope Keith, Dame Twiggy Lawson, Dame Joanna Lumley, and Dame Virginia McKenna.
During the reception, Her Majesty met actors, authors, directors, and representatives of the National Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company.
The event concluded with performances by Gary Oldman, Robert Lindsay, and Dame Judi Dench.
The King and Queen have hosted a reception to celebrate the contribution of William Shakespeare to the life and culture of the UK in the year marking the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio: https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-07-19/celebrating-shakespeare-with-the-rsc
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