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Queen shown how to use Oyster card on Elizabeth line

Queen shown how to use Oyster card on Elizabeth line

The monarch made a surprise visit to Paddington station, ahead of the opening of the much delayed train line.

The Queen made a surprise visit to Paddington Station to see the completed Elizabeth line, a week before its official opening to the public.

The 96-year-old was given an Oyster card at Paddington station, and shown how to use it on the ticket machine by staff.

The monarch was accompanied by Prince Edward, her youngest son.


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