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Prince William hails Brits’ ‘incredible generosity’ during Covid on Comic Relief
PRINCE William hailed the nation’s “incredible generosity” during Covid on tonight’s Comic Relief TV special.
The Duke of Cambridge, 38, said last year’s effort raised £74million “at a time when Covid was really taking its toll”.
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William, who is back in London after spending lockdown at his Norfolk home, wore an orange jumper for his address.
The BBC extravaganza was hosted by Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Lenny Henry.
It saw Dawn French return as the Vicar of Dibley. And there was also a Bond skit with 007 star Daniel Craig and comic Catherine Tate’s Nan character.
Comic Jack Whitehall, meanwhile, has his own battles with Zoom in another star-studded sketch featuring Olivia Colman, Anya Taylor-Joy and others.
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Money raised tonight will go towards tackling hunger, homelessness, domestic abuse and mental health stigma.
Throughout the night of entertainment, viewers were shown films outlining how their donations can change lives in the UK and around the world.
They include a number of films that have been co-produced with local film-makers in India, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.
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