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The Birth of HRH Prince Charles

BBC Home Service News

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A late-night news item broadcasts the announcement from Buckingham Palace that Princess Elizabeth 'was safely delivered of a prince'. Newsreader John Snagge confirms that both mother and baby are doing well, before offering 'royal congratulations' on behalf of the listeners.

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