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I’ve never received a letter from a queen before, other than my wife.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who got a two-sentence-long letter from Queen Elizabeth for planting a tree in her honor.

May 09, 2012 •

Caroline Cournoyer

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who got a two-sentence-long letter from Queen Elizabeth for planting a tree in her honor.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.

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