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  • Queen wants Wootton Bassett to get Royal status for its part in honouring war dead

    09/16/2009 8:05:59 PM PDT · by naturalman1975 · 2 replies · 418+ views
    Daily Mail (UK) ^ | 17th September 2009
    It has become a town synonymous with honour, respect and a deep appreciation for our Armed Forces. Now Wootton Bassett could be honoured with the title 'Royal' in recognition of its role in the repatriation of British troops. Ever since two old soldiers gave an impromptu salute as a military cortege passed through in 2007, the Wiltshire town comes to a standstill to pay its respects to every fallen soldier en route from RAF Lyneham to Oxford. Now the small Wiltshire market town could find itself being honoured - after the Queen asked Gordon Brown to consider granting it 'Royal'...