The report, Public Displays of Flags and Emblems in Northern Ireland: Survey 2010, was published by the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen's University and is funded by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister.

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And the office of queen is usually occupied by the first female bee in a nest to emerge from its pupa in spring.

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The Cabinet Office said Parliament was required to seek the consent of the Queen and the Prince of Wales for certain bills and consent had only ever been refused on ministers' advice and never for a government bill.

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He has informed Queen Elizabeth II of his decision, the archbishop's office said.

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