But as a head of state sworn to protect and defend my nation, I cannot be guided by their examples alone.

但做为一国首脑，我曾宣誓要保护和捍卫我的国家，我不能单独追随他们的例子。

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It is the first time that any of the young royals have entertained a head of state privately and the most significant event they have ever hosted at Kensington Palace.

这是有史以来第一次，一位年幼的英国皇家成员与另一国的国家首脑进行了非正式会见，也是在肯辛顿宫举行过的最重要的会议。

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The Algerian authorities have still not named a new head of state.

阿尔及利亚当局尚未任命新一任国家首脑。

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