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- ↑ "Nathalie Harrison – People – Royal Opera House". roh.org.uk.
- ↑ "Burke's Peerage – The Official Website". burkespeerage.com.
- ↑ News, Ballet. "Cupcakes & conversation with Nathalie Harrison, First Artist, The Royal Ballet | Straight from the stage – bringing you ballet insights".
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