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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sarah Ping

Brazilian with 2,000 memorabilia pieces says royals ‘an extension of my family’

Danielle Furlan

A 22-year-old from Brazil with a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of royal memorabilia has said he considers the royals “an extension of my own family” as he prepares for a “historic” celebration on coronation day.

Since the age of 15, Savio Valei has been dedicating himself to building a royal collection, which includes a doll of the Princess of Wales that cost £240 (1,500 Brazilian Real).

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