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MPs to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela in the Commons

MPs will pay tribute to Nelson Mandela in the Commons today. Question time has been suspended and instead Speaker John Bercow will make an opening address, followed by words from David Cameron and other party leaders.

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William: 'Thoughts and prayers' with Mandela's family

The Duke of Cambridge has said his "thoughts and prayers" are with the family of Nelson Mandela following the news that the former South African president has died at the age of 95.

Prince William was speaking at the London premiere of film about the life of Nelson Mandela.

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