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Duke opens new centre at Norfolk's 'Nazareth'

WalsinghamDukeThe holy Norfolk village known as “England's Nazareth” attracted a Royal pilgrim on October 9 as the Duke of Edinburgh unveiled a £2m visitor centre.

Prince Philip visited the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham to formally open the Milner Wing, which includes a new welcome centre and accommodation block.

He was greeted by shrine administrator Bishop Lindsay Urwin (pictured right with the Duke) and given a tour of the complex where he met some of the 5,000 donors who helped fund the project.

The duke was in good spirits, sharing a joke with the Sisters of Society of St Margaret before visiting the Holy House in the shrine church, where a candle burns daily for his wife, the Queen.

He then took part in a service of blessing before unveiling a commemorative plaque watched by a crowd of more than 200, including senior civic and church leaders.

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., 10/10/2009


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