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HRH the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit Classic FM
We were honoured to receive two very distinguished visitors on 11 February 2014: HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall took a trip to Global Radio to celebrate the nation's broadcasting - and he came to say hello to Classic FM's John Suchet in the studio.
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1. HRH Prince Charles and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Classic FM's headquarters
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Global Radio. Picture: Jeff Moore
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2. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall meet presenter John Suchet in the Classic FM studio
HRH Prince Charles and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall meet presenter John Suchet in the Classic FM studio.
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3. HRH the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit Classic FM
John Suchet gestures towards the microphone ahead of Prince Charles' radio link.
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4. John and Prince Charles enjoy a discussion about the composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry
HRH Prince Charles and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall meet presenter John Suchet in the Classic FM studio.
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5. John entertains Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall
HRH Prince Charles and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall meet presenter John Suchet in the Classic FM studio.
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6. HRH Prince Charles looks quite at home in the Classic FM Studio!
Speaking live on air, HRH the Prince of Wales shared his love of Parry, saying he offered subtle persuasion to TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at their wedding in 2011 to include the famous anthem 'I Was Glad'!
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7. John Suchet explains the workings of the studio
John Suchet reveals a little behind the magic of radio, sharing his schedule and explaining what's coming up next in the show.
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8. Prince Charles chats to John Suchet in the Classic FM studio
A keen fan of classical music, HRH the Prince of Wales and presenter John Suchet had plenty to talk about.
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9. HRH the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall view the schedule
Quick-thinking John Suchet shows the royal guests the schedule - where he's cunningly included some of Prince Charles' favourite music.
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10. John Suchet talks passionately about Parry
Sharing his love of British music, John Suchet, HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall chat about Elgar and Parry.
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11. John Suchet explains the studio
John Suchet proudly shows off Classic FM's brand new studio before the royals head off on their tour around the Global Radio building.
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12. Classic FM's Myleene Klass and Aled Jones meet the Duchess of Cornwall during the Royal visit
The Duchess of Cornwall chats to Classic FM's Myleene Klass and Aled Jones at Global Radio.
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13. Myleene Klass and Aled Jones meet the Duchess of Cornwall
Classic FM's Myleene Klass and Aled Jones meet The Duchess of Cornwall at Global Radio
