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Britain’s Prince Charles unveils Shakespeare statue in Havana

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Britain's Prince Charles unveils Shakespeare statue in HavanaBritain’s Prince Charles unveiled a statue of William Shakespeare in Havana when he took to the streets of old city Monday as part of the first visit by the British royal family to communist-run Cuba. Surrounded by a curious throng of Cubans and foreign tourists, Charles and his wife Camilla were given a guided tour of Havana landmarks by Cuban historian Eusebio Leal. The royal couple visited a boxing gym as well as a dance center run by Carlos Acosta — recently named director of the Royal Ballet in England’s second city, Birmingham.