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Queen Elizabeth’s Withering Take on Putin Revealed After ‘Rude’ Trump Remark

‘INTERESTING INSTINCTS’

The queen’s inimitable takedown of the Russian president was made to a serving politician at the time.

Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

Queen Elizabeth II smiles radiantly during a picture-taking session in the salon at Sandringham House. Her pet dog looks up at her.
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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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tom.sykes@thedailybeast.com

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