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Ted Hughes (1930-98)

The Unicorn : for the Fortieth Anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 6 February 1992 1992

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The Unicorn : for the fortieth anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 6 February 1992 / by the poet laureate Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes (1930-98)

The Unicorn : for the fortieth anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 6 February 1992 / by the poet laureate Ted Hughes 1992

© Estate of Ted Hughes. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust

© Estate of Ted Hughes. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
This poem was written to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne, 6 February 1992. This manuscript in Hughes’s hand, and a typescript copy, were presented to The Queen, and sent to the Royal Library. Presented to Queen Elizabeth II, 1992
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