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it's the first royal engagement she has carried out this year. the king — who is also receiving cancer treatment — travelled with the queen in a carriage, instead of riding on horseback as he has done in the past. charlotte gallagher reports. a much—anticipated moment — the princess of wales back in the public eye, all eyes on her for her first appearance since she announced her cancer diagnosis. she was a huge draw for the crowds in central london today. this is a day full of tradition and spectacle, but it's also about family. the king and queen in their carriage. it's his ...

which leads on a warning about the national health service. the nuffield trust says both of britain's main political parties will leave the nhs with lower spending increases. the health think—tank analysed figures from the labour and conservative manifestos and it says the nhs will struggle to make ends meet whoever wins the election. staying with the observer, and the paper reports that the number of children attending private schools in england has risen, despite labour's intention to add vat to school fees. according to the department of education, as ofjanuary this year, the nu...

and now we can turn to that uplifting news. alan bates who led the campaign forjustice of victims of the post office it scandal being giving —— given a knighthood. he said the honour was notjust for him but for everyone who supported his cause. tracey emin was nominated for the turner prize and now has become a dame. also dame hodes for imelda staunton and the handbag designer anya hindmarch. cyclist mark cavendish was awarded a knighthood along with the composerjohn rutter. our business correspondence went to speak with alan bates. alan bates, congratulations. thank you. what wa...