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SIR – You report that a study in the British Medical Journal has found that patients are at risk from virtual GP appointments (report, November 29). It is always amusing when a statement of the obvious is confirmed by the results of a scientific study conducted by experts.
Ships fit for a Duke of Edinburgh: a history A brush-up for HMS Duke of Edinburgh, shortly after surviving the Battle of Jutland Credit: The Montifraulo Collection/Getty This idea has a precedent. The first HMS Duke of Edinburgh was named in accordance with the wishes of King Edward VII, to honour his younger brother Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh following his sudden death in 1900. In contrast to Prince Philip, who had to abandon his naval career to support the Queen, Prince Alfred was able to pursue his career, which culminated in his appointment as the Commander-in-Chief, Devonport, from 1890 t...