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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Robert Jobson

William’s sense of duty, humanity and compassion will preserve the Crown

The Duke of Cambridge is celebrating his 40th birthday

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Behind Prince William’s warm smile is a steely determination not to let himself, his family, or his country down.

He takes duty seriously and, increasingly, his grandmother the Queen and father Prince Charles turn to him for his thoughts on matters of the day. His strong positions on keeping Prince Andrew out of the royal fold and how to manage the Harry and Meghan situation have been firm, but many would say fair.

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