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The Queen used a walking stick for the first time in 17 years yesterday, as she attended the centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey. Over in America, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have put their money where their mouth is with an “ethical investment” in an asset management company. You’ll also be able to learn more about Prince Charles’s pointed message to China: that the polluter must pay if we are to save the planet.
In Sport, England were held to a draw by Hungary last night in their World Cup qualifier. However, the game was overshadowed by fighting between visiting supporters and police, which was sparked by a report of racism. Sam Wallace shares his illuminating thoughts on the fixture, writing that “England's attacking experiment fails - and Jack Grealish finds himself as the odd man out”.
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