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Duchess of Cornwall's father dies

LONDON, June 11 (UPI) -- Maj. Bruce Shand, the Duchess of Cornwall's father, has died, Britain's Clarence House announced Sunday.

The 89-year old former calvary officer had battled cancer and had not been well for a long time, icLiverpool.com reported. His family was reportedly at his bedside when he died at his home in Dorset.

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The duchess, who was close to her war hero father, is said to be "absolutely devastated," the report said.

During his career in the calvary, Shand earned a military cross and bar.

Arrangements are reportedly being made for a private family funeral.

Clarence House is the official London residence of the Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales.

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