Queen hails king Lewis
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Welcome home: world champion Lewis Hamilton is congratulated by the McLaren staff at their Woking headquarters in Surrey today
13 April 2012
Lewis Hamilton received a message from the Queen today after his world championship win.
Her Majesty wrote: "I'm delighted that you succeeded in winning the Formula One World Championship to become the youngest-ever champion. I send you my warmest congratulations."