The Duke of Cambridge is due to take part in an online ceremony to honour the emergency services.
The annual Emergency Services Festival of Thanksgiving – otherwise known as the 999 Festival – is going digital this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Held on the Friday closest to September 9, the multi-faith festival helps commemorate the thousands of emergency responders who have died in the line of duty.
Meanwhile, former home secretary Jacqui Smith said she has been doing extra yoga and running during lockdown so there is not too much “body shock” when she takes part in Strictly Come Dancing.
The ex-MP, 57, who quit her job in 2009 after a porn expenses scandal, is the 12th and final contestant announced for the 2020 line-up, joining the likes of actress Caroline Quentin, comedian Bill Bailey and reality star Jamie Laing.
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