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| A former royal harpist stole a hoard of electrical goods and cash while fighting a drug addiction, a jury at Gloucester Crown Court has heard. | A former royal harpist stole a hoard of electrical goods and cash while fighting a drug addiction, a jury at Gloucester Crown Court has heard. |
| Jemima Phillips who played at Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall's wedding in 2005, allegedly burgled houses in Gloucestershire last May. | Jemima Phillips who played at Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall's wedding in 2005, allegedly burgled houses in Gloucestershire last May. |
| The prosecution claim Ms Phillips, 28, from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, helped co-defendant William Davies, 41. | |
| She and Mr Davies, from Cheltenham, deny four counts of burglary. | She and Mr Davies, from Cheltenham, deny four counts of burglary. |
| The harpist, who now lives in Lydney, Gloucerstershire also denies one count of handling stolen goods. | The harpist, who now lives in Lydney, Gloucerstershire also denies one count of handling stolen goods. |
| Prosecutor Martin Steen told the jury Mr Davies has admitted five counts of handling stolen goods. | Prosecutor Martin Steen told the jury Mr Davies has admitted five counts of handling stolen goods. |
| This case may attract some publicity. The reason for this is she is a remarkably talented harpist Prosecutor Martin Steen | This case may attract some publicity. The reason for this is she is a remarkably talented harpist Prosecutor Martin Steen |
| He said Ms Phillips previously admitted one count of fraud by trying to use a stolen building society book at a branch of Nationwide in Monmouth. | He said Ms Phillips previously admitted one count of fraud by trying to use a stolen building society book at a branch of Nationwide in Monmouth. |
| But Mr Steen said Ms Phillips falsely claimed to police she did this after a friend of Mr Davies threatened to go to the press and reveal her addiction. | But Mr Steen said Ms Phillips falsely claimed to police she did this after a friend of Mr Davies threatened to go to the press and reveal her addiction. |
| Mr Steen said: "This case may attract some publicity. The reason for this is she is a remarkably talented harpist. | Mr Steen said: "This case may attract some publicity. The reason for this is she is a remarkably talented harpist. |
| "She has played in a number of locations and was selected for the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Charles' wedding." | "She has played in a number of locations and was selected for the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Charles' wedding." |
| The prosecutor added: "Mr Davies and Miss Phillips have had problems with drugs. They are both recovering addicts." | The prosecutor added: "Mr Davies and Miss Phillips have had problems with drugs. They are both recovering addicts." |
| Two mobile phones | Two mobile phones |
| Mr Steen told the jury Ms Phillips and Mr Davies burgled four homes between 22 and 28 May this year. | Mr Steen told the jury Ms Phillips and Mr Davies burgled four homes between 22 and 28 May this year. |
| The first saw a shoulder bag, wallet and bank cards taken from a house in Oaklands, Coleford, Mr Steen said. | The first saw a shoulder bag, wallet and bank cards taken from a house in Oaklands, Coleford, Mr Steen said. |
| Two days later, a guitar, cash, driving documents, bank cards and a computer were taken from a house in Church Road, Lydney. | Two days later, a guitar, cash, driving documents, bank cards and a computer were taken from a house in Church Road, Lydney. |
| The next day a wallet, cards and two mobile phones were taken from a house in Hampshire Gardens in Coleford. | The next day a wallet, cards and two mobile phones were taken from a house in Hampshire Gardens in Coleford. |
| Finally, on 28 May, a television, camera, two laptops and a wallet and cards were taken from a house in Milkwall, near Coleford. | Finally, on 28 May, a television, camera, two laptops and a wallet and cards were taken from a house in Milkwall, near Coleford. |
| Mr Steen told the jury Ms Phillips assisted with the four burglaries | Mr Steen told the jury Ms Phillips assisted with the four burglaries |
| The trial continues. | The trial continues. |