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| TT 2018: Prince William joins bike fans at Isle of Man spectacle | TT 2018: Prince William joins bike fans at Isle of Man spectacle |
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| The Duke of Cambridge is joining thousands of bike fans from around the world to watch the famous Isle of Man TT races. | The Duke of Cambridge is joining thousands of bike fans from around the world to watch the famous Isle of Man TT races. |
| His Royal Highness, a keen motorcyclist himself, will watch the 600cc Supersport race, which sees riders reach speeds close to 200mph (322km/h.) | His Royal Highness, a keen motorcyclist himself, will watch the 600cc Supersport race, which sees riders reach speeds close to 200mph (322km/h.) |
| Kensington Palace said he will spend time with staff and volunteers after watching the action. | Kensington Palace said he will spend time with staff and volunteers after watching the action. |
| Later, he will visit the Joey Dunlop Foundation. | Later, he will visit the Joey Dunlop Foundation. |
| The Braddan-based charity provides specialist accommodation for Isle of Man visitors with disabilities. | The Braddan-based charity provides specialist accommodation for Isle of Man visitors with disabilities. |
| The charity's Gilly Keown said: "When we heard about Prince William's visit we were thrilled that he has chosen to spend part of his time here with the foundation. | The charity's Gilly Keown said: "When we heard about Prince William's visit we were thrilled that he has chosen to spend part of his time here with the foundation. |
| "We are looking forward to meeting him along with our residents. We hope he enjoys his time here." | |
| The Isle of Man TT is one of the oldest continuous motorsport events in the world. | The Isle of Man TT is one of the oldest continuous motorsport events in the world. |
| So far a number of lap and race records have been broken at this year's event with Dean Harrison completing the fastest ever lap of the Mountain Course in Saturday's opening Superbike race, won by Michael Dunlop. | |
| However, two riders have lost their lives. | However, two riders have lost their lives. |
| Leading Manx racer Dan Kneen, 30, was fatally injured at the Churchtown section during Superbike qualifying on 30 May and Scottish newcomer Adam Lyon died near the 28th mile of the Mountain course during Monday's Supersport 1 race. |