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Pearly Kings and Queens, known as pearlies, are an organised charitable tradition of working-class culture in London, England.[1][2]

  1. ^ Swinnerton, Jo (2004). The London Companion. Robson. p. 18. ISBN 9781861057990. London Pearly Kings and Queens Society established.
  2. ^ Howard, Ellie. "The pearly kings and queens: London's 'other' royal family". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.

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