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The King's nephew heads for future farm career

James, Earl of Wessex, is set to attend the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester after receiving A-Level results

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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James, Earl of Wessex pictured with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to study at the Royal Agriculture University
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James, Earl of Wessex pictured with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to study at the Royal Agriculture University

The King's nephew James, Earl of Wessex is set to keep farming in the family after it was revealed he would be studying for a degree at the Royal Agricultural University. The 18-year-old son of the...

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