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Prince William makes key donation for beloved pub
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Prince William has become embroiled in a local fight to save a historic English pub by using his royal influence– and his own pockets.
- In addition to the cash donation, the heir also penned a touching letter to the campaign organisers saying rural pubs are a vital ‘lifeline’ to many British towns and a key weapon in the battle against social isolation.
- The Somerset Arms, a Grade II listed building, has been vacant since it closed down three years ago.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Prince William has become embroiled in a local fight to save a historic English pub by using his royal influence– and his own pockets.
The Prince of Wales has given a gift of 1,000 to Semington Community Benefit Society (CBS), a resilient community of villagers in Wiltshire coming together to buy, refurbish and reopen their community pub, The Somerset Arms.
In addition to the cash donation, the heir also penned a touching letter to the campaign organisers saying rural pubs are a vital ‘lifeline’ to many British towns and a key weapon in the battle against social isolation.
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