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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Catherine Wylie

First Swan Upping of King’s reign to take place in July

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The ancient tradition of Swan Upping – the annual census of the swan population along the River Thames – will take place for the first time under the King’s reign next month.

It has always been the duty of the Sovereign’s Swan Marker to count the number of young cygnets each year and ensure that the swan population is maintained.

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