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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dave Higgens

Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre

The Prince of Wales has officially opened a new motor neurone disease (MND) centre, telling the children of the late rugby league star Rob Burrow they should be "so proud of your father because he really was an incredibly brave and very special man".

Prince William met Burrow’s three children – Macy, Maya and Jackson – alongside his wife Lindsey and fundraising team-mate Kevin Sinfield, at the first purpose-built facility dedicated entirely to MND care, research and support.

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