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The Queen has scrapped a Christmas party for her staff because of the "difficult financial circumstances" facing the nation.
Every two years the Queen pays for a celebration at Buckingham Palace for the 600 members of the Royal Household.
But a spokesman said: "The Queen is acutely aware of the difficult economic circumstances facing the country.
"It was decided it was appropriate for the Royal Household to show restraint and not hold the party this year."
The Sun newspaper claimed the party would have been held on 13 December and would have cost around £50,000.
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