We, her people of Gibraltar, are perhaps the only ones in her reign who have chosen to remain British on two occasions... We've chosen her twice... So we can proudly say that she is our Queen by invitation and not imposition. (Fabian Picardo)

We, her people of Gibraltar, are perhaps the only ones in her reign who have chosen to remain British on two occasions... We've chosen her twice... So we can proudly say that she is our Queen by invitation and not imposition.

Fabian Picardo

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