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

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Queen's Christmas song was a relative flop upon its release in 1984, but is deserving of much more credit.

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Roger Taylor sparked an outpouring of love from Queen fans when he posted a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate, Freddie Mercury.

Freddie Mercury fans flood Roger Taylor with messages after he posts emotional tribute to late Queen star

'You're My Best Friend' is one of Queen's most beloved hits.

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Queen's Brian May has spoken out about the Freddie Mercury auction that has taken the world by storm – and it seems that not everyone is happy with the sale.

Queen’s Brian May breaks silence on Freddie Mercury auction: 'Too sad' to think about

The piano and life's possessions of Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury have gone to auctioned and fetched prices in their millions.

Freddie Mercury auction: Queen legend's piano and life's possessions sell for huge sums

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Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and the enduring love he had for his best friend and 'soulmate', Mary Austin, has become one of the most famous – an unusual – love stories in British musical history.

Freddie Mercury: Mary Austin breaks silence on relationship with Queen star - 'He was a romantic'

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

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'

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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

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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

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