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Royals Roared as GB Hockey Won Gold | Aberdeen News
Ten years ago, Britain’s women’s hockey team stunned the world with an Olympic gold in Rio — won in a heart-pounding penalty shootout. The Duchess of Edinburgh, utterly swept up in the drama, was so animated she had Prince Philip watching her more than the game. Even Queen Elizabeth II couldn’t resist the tension, popping in and out of the room before ultimately telling the Duchess to “watch it properly.” This historic win — Britain’s first ever Olympic gold in women’s hockey — toppled defending champs the Netherlands and ignited a legacy of inspiration. Now, the story’s being revisited in a…
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