Dame uncovers family history

Published date13 September 2021
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
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Dame Judi will unearth her Danish roots as she digs into her history, starting with her father, Reginald - who never spoke of his experiences during the First World War.

Travelling further into her family history, her investigations lead her to Denmark and nobility, where she discovers some unexpected Shakespearean links.

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