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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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Video: Shakespeare Parade on Saturday

We thought we would take a look back at the Shakespeare parade in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday.

The parade began on a rather sombre note before ending on a more upbeat level with a performance from the New Orleans jazz band.

It ended at the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.

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