The Queen legalises gay marriage - Twitter celebrates

Wednesday 17 July 2013 15:50 BST

A supporter of same-sex marriage waves a rainbow flag outside the Houses of Parliament (Getty Images)

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Twitter users around the world have greeted news that the Queen this afternoon gave royal assent to legislation that will allow gay couples to marry in the UK. Here's a taster of the carnival online...

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