16 FEBRUARY 1974, Page 5

Hats off to the Queen

Sir: Those of us who have had letters from New Zealand are made to realise once again how splendidly the Queen carries out her royal duties or, in the current jargon, "does her job."

Great credit is due to her and to the whole royal family who by hard work, great charm, informality, and their immense prestige made the Commonwealth Games a truly royal occasion. Gerald Sparrow 31 Sussex Square, Brighton