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References
- ↑ The Prince and the Composer BBC Four
- ↑ Royal Appointment for a Radical Voice, The Independent, 20 May 2011
- ↑ Preview, Daily Telegraph 27 May 2011
- ↑ Prince Sings Praises of Wedding Composer, The Daily Telegraph, 5 May 2011
- ↑ John Bridcut blog entry on the film
