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Royal visit marks lighthouse's 150th anniversary

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited the Somerset town of Watchet today.

The little harbour, between Minehead and Burnham on Sea, is one of only a few refuges for yachts along the often wild West Somerset coast.

The Princess Royal unveiled a plaque marking the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse. She came in her capacity as president of the Royal Yachting Association.

Our Somerset correspondent, David Woodland has been looking at the history of the harbour and the lighthouse - which was once accidentally demolished!

Princess Anne to mark lighthouse anniversary

Princess Anne visits Watchet today. Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

The Princess Royal is in Watchet in West Somerset today.

Princess Anne is visiting in her capacity as president of the Royal Yachting Association. She will unveil a plaque to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town's lighthouse.

It's 22 feet tall and was built in 1860 to guard the entrance to the marina.

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Duchess of Cornwall opens flower festival in Exeter

The Duchess of Cornwall at Exeter Cathedral Credit: ITV News

The Duchess of Cornwall is at Exeter's historic cathedral this morning

She is there to give the royal seal of approval to the Majesty flower festival, which uses more than 22,000 sumptuous blooms.

The Duchess of Cornwall meets schoolchildren during a visit to Exeter Cathedral Credit: ITV News

The festival has meant a complete transformation of the stunning cathedral.

Head of Isles of Scilly school resigns

Bryce Wilby
Bryce Wilby has stepped down as head of Five Islands School Credit: ITV Westcountry

The head of the new 15 million pound school on the Isles of Scilly has resigned.

It comes on the day the Five Islands School is due to be officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

The head, Bryce Wilby, was suspended in May over claims of financial irregularities.

Five Islands School
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are due to open Five Islands School today Credit: ITV Westcountry

The school is the biggest building project ever undertaken on the islands. It has 250 pupils, providing primary and secondary education on the main island of St Mary's.

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Prince Charles meets triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie

The Prince of Wales has been visiting the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy ahead of the Olympics. He met Ben Ainslie and other sailors from the Team GB Olympic and Paralympic squad.

Ben Ainslie meets Prince Charles
Ben Ainslie and other members of Team GB's sailing squad chat to Prince Charles on Portland Credit: ITV Westcountry
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