Conservative leader Ian Hudspeth said he was "disappointed" and would look at the options for a coalition administration.

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"We are disappointed that photographs of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday look likely to be published overseas, " a palace representative said.

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Just be disappointed -- and look at me, I look like a president. (Laughter and applause.) And I talk like one.

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It is a surprising move by England and follows reports in a number of newspapers that the Surrey batsman, who has disappointed for two years in one-day internationals, will look to retire from 50-over cricket after the 14-team tournament in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

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