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Radio 4,4 mins

Why Britain leads the world in ceremonial events

World at One

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Honorary Colonel Matthew Sykes of The King's Troop describes a Royal salute in London's Green Park for Prince Charles' birthday. Recorded as part of the WATO50 project marking The World At One's 50th anniversary, after listeners nominated ceremonial events as a way in which the UK leads the world. [Picture courtesy of Christopher Birtwell.]

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