The Prince of Wales appeared in great spirits today as he headed to Cambridge to open a new £1billion AstraZeneca research and development facility in the city.
Prince Charles (73), began his day at the market, speaking to traders and looking through their stalls.
Later, the heir to the throne will formally open a new AstraZeneca research centre, as the company aims to fuel the growth of its drug pipeline.
AstraZeneca, which developed COVID-19 at Oxford University, has provided two billion doses to date. The company is looking to also bring to market a preventative anti-COVID-19 antibody combination.
Take a photo! Today, Prince William was in high spirits as he headed for Cambridge
During a visit in Cambridge, the Prince of Wales was greeted by Julie Spence (Lord-Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire),
Prince Charles (pictured), aged 73, began his day visiting the market to speak with traders as he inspected their stalls.
In light of the coronavirus epidemic, the company created an entirely separate vaccine and anti-viral therapy division. However, the company also has increased research in other areas.
AstraZeneca purchased Alexion, a rare-disease specialist for $39billion earlier this year.
‘Our new Discovery Centre in Cambridge raises the bar for sustainable R&D and global collaboration across our industry,’ Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said in a statement.
“It will help us break new ground in understanding disease biology and bring life-changing medicine to patients. It will also power our next stage of growth.”
The heir to the throne, pictured right, will open the AstraZeneca new research center later in the year. This is to help the company grow its pipeline of drugs.
AstraZeneca, which developed COVID-19 at Oxford University, has provided two billion doses. It is now looking to introduce a preventative anti-COVID-19 antibody cocktail to the market. Charles (right), in Cambridge
Prince Charles (pictured) will lead a tour through the center and then give a brief address at the opening
AstraZeneca made the purchase of Alexion, a rare-disease specialist for $39billion earlier in this year. Pictured, The Prince of Wales during a visit to Cambridge Market to meet traders and view stalls
AstraZeneca has many treatments for cancer and heart diseases. The centre will support research in specialised medicines as well as next-generation therapies, such gene editing and cell therapy.
Prince Charles will give an address and take a walk through the centre.
It comes after the BBC was accused of giving credibility to ‘overblown and unfounded claims’ about the Royal Family last night as it broadcast a controversial documentary about William and Harry – which also included an interview from Meghan Markle’s lawyer.
Lunch is served Prince Charles sees the delicious food at one of the market stalls in the city.
During his visit to Cambridge Market, Prince William meets with members of the public
Prince Charles shows interest by listening intently to one trader in the market
Last night, Buckingham Palace was joined by Kensington Palace, Clarence House and Clarence House in a remarkable joint statement. They stated that it was disappointing the broadcaster chose to air accusations surrounding Harry’s and Meghan’s exit from Britain.
Legal representatives for the Royal Family were ready to defend the BBC2 programme that featured Omid Scobie (a royal journalist nicknamed “Meghan’s mouthpiece”) claiming that the Sussexes had been hounded by insiders of other royal families.
Buckingham Palace reportedly threatened to boycott any future BBC projects, after the BBC refused permission for courtiers to view the show before its first episode aired.
Even though the Palace provided no written statements, Jenny Afia (a Schillings lawyer) appeared in the episode.
Nice to meet you: The Prince of Wales meets members of the public during a visit to Cambridge Market
As he travels around Cambridge, the heir to power speaks with a trader running a flower stall.
Sir, would you like a book? Prince Charles speaks to a Cambridge book trader.
Amol Rajan, BBC media editor/Radio 4 presenter, stated that Ms Afia had spoken with the permission of the Duchess.
She said that bullying allegations about the Duchess of Cambridge were false and rejected the narrative that Suits actress, ‘difficult work with’.
In a strong-worded statement that they gave to the BBC before last night’s broadcast of the BBC’s final program, William, Charles, and Queen respectively stated: “A free, responsible, and open Press is vital to a healthy democracy.
However, unnamed sources make too many exaggerated and unfounded claims and are often presented as facts. This is why it is so disappointing that anyone (including the BBC) gives these stories credibility.