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Duke of Edinburgh opens 'Royal Garden' at primary school

The Duke of Edinburgh is visiting the North East to open a new 'Royal Garden' at a primary school in Langley Park.

He has been invited to Langley Park Primary School to open the garden, which has been built by volunteers, and to meet children from the school.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrives at the primary school Credit: ITV News

Prince Harry is "just one of the lads"

An army corporal from the North East has been describing what it is like to work alongside Prince Harry.

The prince was interviewed about his life and his role, during a four month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

He flew dozens of missions as an Apache helicopter gunner, known as Captain Wales.

Corporal Graham Carr said that the royal was "just one of the lads."

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting first baby

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on a visit to the Solomon Islands earlier this year.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on a visit to the Solomon Islands earlier this year. Credit: anny Lawson/PA Wire

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby.

St James's Palace made the announcement after Kate was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness.

The palace said she is expected to stay in hospital for several days. Prince William has been with her. The Duchess is not yet 12 weeks pregnant.

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Countess of Wessex to visit the North East

Countess of Wessex
The Countess of Wessex at the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year. Credit: Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph/PA Wire/Press Association Images

The Countess of Wessex will visit a number of community projects as part of her visit to the region today.

As part of the planned engagements she will visit Billingham Forum and officially open Hartlepool College.

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Prince brings Middleton-in-Teesdale to a standstill

The Prince of Wales brought all to a halt as he visited Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Charles was at the village for the third time in 10 years.

He visited the village butcher before dropping in to J Raine and Son ironmonger's shop.

Hundreds of people lined the road - including pupils from Forest of Teesdale Primary School, which has just 13 pupils.

His visit was initially delayed due to heavy fog.

The trip was organised in part to support local sheep farmers.

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