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Mary Austin has made the unprecedented decision to sell Freddie Mercury's most prized possessions in an auction estimated to make over £6 million.

Freddie Mercury auction: Why is Mary Austin selling star's items? Ex-fiancée explains decision

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Freddie Mercury, was famously and opening gay, however he had one women in his life who was more important to him that anyone else, Mary Austin. Pictured: The pair in 1985.

Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin: The insider's tale of their lifelong love story

(Left) Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury pictured together in the 1980s, (Right) Mary pictured at Freddie's funeral in 1991.

Who is Mary Austin and where is she now? Meet the woman Freddie Mercury asked to marry

Dolly Parton has released a spine-tingling cover of Queen's 'We Are The Champions'.

Dolly Parton channels Freddie Mercury with incredible cover of Queen's 'We Are The Champions'

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Brian May's Star Fleet Sessions at Abbey Road Studios, the Queen guitar legend revealed the "mistake" Freddie Mercury made on his own solo album.

Brian May reveals the "mistake" Freddie Mercury made on his solo album after confiding in him

Adam Lambert admits it's "impossible" to replace Freddie Mercury, with brand new Queen music potentially on the way.

Adam Lambert discusses new Queen album but admits it's "impossible" to replace Freddie Mercury

Whilst promoting their operatic hit 'Barcelona', Freddie Mercury couldn't contain himself being beside his hero Montserrat Caballé during a 1987 interview.

When Freddie Mercury acted like a giddy kid next to his hero Montserrat Caballé during 1987 interview

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Queen's Brian May opens on up why "sensitive" John Deacon walked away from music

A video of Queen filmed 36-years-ago documents the band's rehearsals in the days leading up to Live Aid in 1985..

Queen rehearse for famous Live Aid set in sensational behind-the-scenes video

Freddie Mercury may have been the frontman of Queen, but it's Brian May's singing voice in a clip from 2003 that blows us away.

Brian May singing duet with Pavarotti on 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' is spectacular

Queen's I Want to Break Free music video

The Story of... 'I Want to Break Free' by Queen

Queen's epic Live Aid set tops yet another poll for the best performance of all time.

Queen’s Live Aid set crowned best festival performance ever in new poll by Brits

Freddie Mercury revealed his relationship with his Queen bandmates was not always as strong as it seemed.

When Freddie Mercury admitted there was "nothing else left" between him and Queen bandmates

Brian May said Freddie Mercury was a "born rockstar" after first meeting the future Queen frontman.

Brian May and Roger Taylor recall their first time meeting "born rockstar" Freddie Mercury

Brian May made a surprise appearance at a recent preview of We Will Rock You.

Brian May stuns We Will Rock You audience with surprise 'Bohemian Rhapsody' performance

Here are 10 trailblazing artists that have made the LGBTQ+ community more visible in the world through their music.

10 iconic popstars who broke LGBT boundaries

Queen covered John Lennon's peace anthem 'Imagine' at a concert in Frankfurt only days after his shocking murder.

Listen to Queen's poignant rendition of 'Imagine' only days after John Lennon's death

Harry Churchill appeared on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night (May 20) and gave a spine-tingling performance of some of Queen's greatest hits.

Brian May is blown away by schoolboy's spectacular Queen guitar medley on BGT: "He smashed it"

Brian May's love for his wife Anita Dobson inspired two classic Queen tracks.

The classic Queen songs Brian May revealed were inspired by his love for wife Anita Dobson

George Michael tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for 2023

George Michael tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for the sixth time - see the full chart

The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert was one of the most watched events of its time and was broadcast live on TV and Radio to 76 countries worldwide.

Brian May reflects on Freddie Mercury tribute concert 31 years later: "Moment I'll take to my grave"

George Michael joined Queen in stage at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in April 1992 to perform what Brian May would later call a 'staggering' performance of 'Somebody To Love'.

Queen's Roger Taylor reveals why George Michael 'wasn't suitable' to replace Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was a huge admirer of the Queen Of Soul.

How Aretha Franklin inspired one of Queen’s most treasured songs

Brian May received a knighthood as part of the New Years Honours List 2023.

Sir Brian May believes Freddie Mercury would've been 'honoured long ago' if he were still alive

Brian May receives his knighthood from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

Queen’s Brian May is presented with his knighthood by King Charles at Buckingham Palace

Because of their legendary exploits, Queen's later performance at Live Aid is largely forgotten.

Remembering Queen’s beautiful but ‘forgotten’ Live Aid performance

Brian May and Bruce Gowers

Brian May pays tribute to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' music video director Bruce Gowers

The Queen singer has announced there will be two ways for fans to get tickets for the highly sought-after gig due to take place on February 27, 2022.

Queen's Adam Lambert announces one-off solo UK gig

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Queen's Brian May

Queen's Brian May receives a Knighthood in the New Year Honours list for 2023

70-year-old Kashmira revealed what Freddie talked about in his final days, how he felt about watching old videos of himself performing and her father's reaction to his son's untimely death.

Freddie Mercury's sister Kashmira shares heartbreaking story from Queen star's final days

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