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A nervous wait for Braunton cafe owners

Jane Steele and Ivan Rees at their Braunton cafe. Credit: ITV News/Seth Conway

Jane Steele and Ivan Rees at a Braunton cafe await Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. They were flooded by the River Caen on 22 December 2012 but opened in time for Christmas Day. Prince Charles chose them as they had reopened so quickly. Royal chocolate cake and tea is on offer.

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Princess Royal to attend passing-out parade

The Princess Royal will be the guest of honour at the final passing-out parade of the year at the Britannia Royal Navy College. Nearly 70 Cadets will march onto the parade ground to celebrate the end of their 30-week initial naval training course in front of their families and friends.

A previous passing-out parade at Dartmouth Credit: ITV Westcountry

Duke of Edinburgh in Plymouth

The University of Plymouth says its new marine centre heralds a 'new dawn' for renewable energy in the region. It was officially opened today by the Duke of Edinburgh, who also received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his career in the Royal Navy.

A giant wave tank and ship simulator are part of the 19 million pound complex. It's designed to become a centre of excellence for coastal erosion research and offshore renewable energy. Our Plymouth Correspondent Jonathan Gibson was there.

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Duke of Edinburgh opens £19m university building

The Duke of Edinburgh has unveiled a new building today at Plymouth University.

The £19 million Marine building will house the country's most sophisticated wave tank testing facility and state-of-the-art ship simulator.

The Duke was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science in recognition of his naval career.

Our Plymouth correspondent Jonathan Gibson was there:

Duke of Edinburgh to open University building

The Duke of Edinburgh will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University.
The Duke of Edinburgh will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University. Credit: ITV Westcountry

The Duke of Edinburgh will unveil a new building at Plymouth's University later today.

The £19 million Marine building will house the country's most sophisticated wave tank testing facility and state-of-the-art ship simulator.

The Duke will also be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science in recognition of his naval career.

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