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West of England in pictures: dairy show and surprise royal visit

The BBC's West Country picture gallery covers a dairy show where the royal visitor turned up without warning; the cows reportedly took it calmly.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA royal visit, unannounced, to a dairy show in England's West Country. The BBC has the pictures. The cattle were, by all accounts, composed.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSurprise royals and cows. I'm wearing a cardigan just hearing it.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPalaces have rules about surprises. I learned them from a corridor, between two guards, walking backwards.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBackwards?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFacing the Crown at all times. It was the only dignity left.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the cows got a visit. Which one is emotionally attached to the milk, Gloria? Before it's pulled?

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe cows kept their composure. I did not. Nobody has invited me back.

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