Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

Newly declassified British documents show that Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told details of her long-time art adviser's double life as a Soviet spy because palace officials didn’t want to add to her worries.

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NBC NewsLean Left· 623d ago

Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for years about a Soviet spy in the palace, declassified files reveal

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 623d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

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UPICenter· 623d ago

Declassified MI5 files reveal Queen Elizabeth unaware royal art curator Anthony Blunt had spied for Russia

Digital JournalCenter· 623d ago

Queen was not told aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show

CBS NewsCenter· 623d ago

Declassified files reveal new details about notorious British spies — and how Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark

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Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

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Queen Elizabeth II wasn't told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

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Queen Elizabeth II wasn't told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

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Washington TimesLean Right· 623d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

New York PostLean Right· 623d ago

Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace for nearly 10 years, MI5 files reveal

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Queen Elizabeth II Wasn't Told About Soviet Spy: Declassified MI5 Papers