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Read the full storyShand hosted charity Faberge auction on night of fall
The Duchess of Cornwall is "utterly devastated" after her brother died from a serious head injury sustained in a fall in New York.
Mark Shand, 62, was taken to hospital on Tuesday night after reportedly slipping while lighting a cigarette and hitting his head on the pavement outside an after-party for a charity event.
He was in New York for an auction held at Sotheby's in aid of a charity for underprivileged children and the Elephant Family, which aims to save the endangered Asian elephant from extinction in the wild.
It was the finale for the month-long Big Egg Hunt NYC by Faberge, which saw egg sculptures, designed by well-known faces, sold to the highest bidder. The charity event raised $1.6 million (£950,000) for charity.
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by Becky Mantin - Weather PresenterRussian aircraft stayed in 'international airspace'
The Russian aircraft that were 'intercepted' by RAF Typhoon jets earlier today remained in international airspace, the Ministry of Defence has said.
"The aircraft were subsequently identified as Russian military aircraft. The Russian military aircraft remained in international airspace at all times as they are perfectly entitled to do so." A spokesman for the MoD said.
"Russian military flights have never entered UK sovereign airspace without authorisation."
Elephant Family: 'We have lost the head of our family'
Mark Shand - the brother of the Duchess of Cornwall - was the chairman of Elephant Family, which aims to save the endangered Asian elephant from extinction in the wild.
In a statement, the charity said it had "lost the head of our family".
The statement on the charity's website reads: "Today we have lost the head of our family. Mark Shand was a true force for conservation.
"He was both a legend and inspiration and above all our great friend. We ask at this time that people’s thoughts are with his loved ones. We will miss him always."
Camilla's brother Mark Shand dies after New York fall
The brother of the Duchess of Cornwall - Mark Shand - has died following a fall in New York, Clarence House has confirmed.
A statement reads: "It is with deep sadness that we have to confirm that The Duchess of Cornwall's brother, Mark Shand, has today passed away in New York.
"Mr Shand died in hospital as a result of a serious head injury which he sustained during a fall last night. The Duchess, The Prince of Wales and all her family members are utterly devastated by this sudden and tragic loss.
"Mark Shand was a man of extraordinary vitality, a tireless campaigner and conservationist whose incredible work through The Elephant Family and beyond remained his focus right up until his death."
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Russian surveillance planes 'deterred' by RAF jets
The RAF jets were scrambled when a request came from UK aviation authorities who had tried to make contact with the Russian 'Bear' aircraft. The jets acted as a "visual deterrent" and flew parallel to them and the Russian Bears flew off
The two Russian aircraft were of a surveillance type and sorties like this are often flown to 'test' response times.
In 2013 - there were 8 recorded incidents of this kind.
More: RAF scramble aircraft as Russians approach UK airspace
Mark Shand: Travel writer and conservationist
Mark Shand - the brother of the Duchess of Cornwall - has died after suffering a serious head injury following a fall in New York.
Mr Shand was a travel writer and the chairman of Elephant Family, which aims to save the endangered Asian elephant from extinction in the wild.
He had written several books about his travels, including 'Queen of the Elephants' and its accompanying BBC documentary.
'Stephen is something special' say supporters
One of those supporting Stephen Sutton in his bid to raise £1m for the Teenage Cancer Trust has been speaking about the reaction to Stephen's campaign.
Lee Woodward, who met Stephen because his wife works at Stephen's school, said he was not surprised the funding drive had been so successful.
Read: Comic's Twitter push for teen cancer sufferer's campaign
RAF scrambles aircraft over Russian jets 'threat'
by Chris Ship - Deputy Political Editor
The Ministry of Defence says Typhoon jets were scrambled when Russian aircraft came close to UK airspace have now returned to their base.
The RAF jets were put on alert earlier today.
It's not an entirely unusual occurrence however. British jets have been scrambled in a similar way around eight times in the last year.
