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Prince William's visit distracts from Ilminster Carnival fundraising
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The Ilminster Carnival Committee has stated that a visit to the town by Prince William and Ross Kemp has distracted from efforts to raise £5,000 to recover costs after the town's carnival was cut short due to a gas leak. Kensington Palace expressed sympathy for the fundraising difficulties and wished the committee success.
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- Ilminster Carnival was ended early due to a gas leak discovery.
- The carnival committee is trying to raise £5,000 to cover essential costs like insurance, road closures, and toilet hire.
- Committee chair Kym Toms stated that the royal visit by Prince William and Ross Kemp distracted from local fundraising efforts.
- Prince William and Ross Kemp visited the town to launch an emergency preparedness scheme for communities.
- Kensington Palace issued a statement expressing sorrow over the fundraising difficulties and wishing the committee well.