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The Queen legalises gay marriage - Twitter celebrates

 

Wednesday 17 July 2013 15:50 BST
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A supporter of same-sex marriage waves a rainbow flag outside the Houses of Parliament
A supporter of same-sex marriage waves a rainbow flag outside the Houses of Parliament (Getty Images)

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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