Prof Sophie Scott, an expert in speech perception at University College London, said the findings supported and added to current knowledge.

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Mantel said her speech had clearly been addressing a perception of Catherine that had been created in the media.

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And indeed, in line with this perception, he can be expected to declare his undying love for the Jewish state several times during his speech.

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