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Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Royal Welsh Show for the first time

Chair of council at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society said it was 'hugely encouraging' that members of the Royal Family continue to take such an active and deep interest in rural matters

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Royal Welsh Show for the first time

The Duchess of Edinburgh has announced she will be visiting the Royal Welsh Show for the first time next month. Her Royal Highness is widely recognised for her support of farming, food production and...

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