Queen Elizabeth hosts a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of British charity Motability, at Windsor Castle on April 25. Motability enables those with disabilities, their families and carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair using their mobility allowance. Photo: AFP
Queen Elizabeth hosts a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of British charity Motability, at Windsor Castle on April 25. Motability enables those with disabilities, their families and carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair using their mobility allowance. Photo: AFP
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Queen Elizabeth hosts a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of British charity Motability, at Windsor Castle on April 25. Motability enables those with disabilities, their families and carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair using their mobility allowance. Photo: AFP
Queen Elizabeth hosts a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of British charity Motability, at Windsor Castle on April 25. Motability enables those with disabilities, their families and carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair using their mobility allowance. Photo: AFP
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