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Apr 2021
Harrogate district care home residents remember Prince Philip 'fondly' today
A number of care home residents sat and watched the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral this afternoon.
Care homes in Knaresborough and Harrogate sat to share their memories and remember Prince Philip.
The care homes said a number of their residents has spent this week thinking of Prince Philip and the royal family as they mourn.
At The Gatehouse, on Manor Road in Harrogate, the residents sat to watch the funeral on TV and the staff had put on an afternoon tea for them to enjoy.
Home manager, Adam Carling, said:
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At the Manor House care home in Knaresborough the residents also wanted to come together to watch the funeral.
A notice was put up during the week telling residents it would be shown on the TVs in the lounge.
Carer, Alison Morgan, said:
The Cuttings, run by Harrogate Neighbours, in Harrogate also encouraged residents to sit together this afternoon to watch the funeral broadcast on TV.
Sue Cawthray, chief executive of Harrogate Neighbours, said:
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