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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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Shakespeare400: our special live programme in full

Just one of Shakespeare's phrases that we still use today Credit: ITV News Central

ITV News Central were out in Stratford-Upon-Avon for a special live programme previewing the huge Shakespeare400 celebrations.

Click below to watch our special live programme presented by Matt Teale, featuring special guests including TV personality Al Murray, teacher and artist "Sonnet Man" from New York, the Royal Shakespeare Company's big plans, Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall, Holy Trinity Church, and a New Orleans jazz band !

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