ROYALS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS ON THE BIG HELP OUT

It was all hands on deck as notable figures including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh brought the coronation festivities to a close when they took part in The Big Help Out last week, encouraging people around the country to volunteer in their communities in tribute to the King’s public service

- JUBIDA BEGUM

Signing up for a day of furry fun, Prince Edward and wife Sophie were in cheerful spirits as they joined a puppy training class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre in Reading, Berkshire.

PUPPY LOVE 

It wasn’t all work and no play for the Duchess, who is also patron of the charity – she was smothered with kisses from labradors and golden retrievers when she entered the pop-up Coronation Café, leaning down to stroke one of the pups as the royal couple learnt how dogs are trained to handle busy coffee-shop environments.