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I don't want to be an ornament, says William

Source: The Independent

London : United Kingdom | 2 months ago

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Prince William said today he did not want to be seen as a royal "ornament" and he is determined to improve on his parents' charitable work. William said there was "always a good reason" to be seen shaking hands at various engagements but stressed he wanted to find his own way of doing things....

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