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Prince Charles joins actors on stage for Shakespeare celebrations

The Prince of Wales took to the stage as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, rounding off a day of celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

Charles, who is patron of the Royal Shakespeare Company, made a surprise appearance in a star-studded televised gala in Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford played host to a series of events throughout Satrurday in celebration of the Bard's life and works.

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Crowds gather for Shakespeare parade in Stratford

Hundreds of people have lined the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon. Credit: Lee Comley / ITV News Central

A parade honouring 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare has begun in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Beginning as a sombre walk of remembrance, it will end on a more uplifting note assisted by the New Orleans jazz band.

Large crowds have gathered to catch a glimpse of the parade. Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News Central
Stratford-upon-Avon is awash with colour for the Shakespeare 400 celebrations Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News Central
School children have been handing out Shakespeare masks for the public to wear Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News Central
Dressed in Shakespeare attire for the parade. Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News Central
A funeral-style parade honouring 400 years since the death of playwright William Shakespeare has begun in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Credit: Lee Comley / ITV News Central
Huge sections of Stratford-upon-Avon have been closed off for the special birthday parade. Credit: Lee Comley / ITV News Central
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