Geologist and gold panner Vincent Thurkettle pans for Welsh gold on a river in North UK royal wedding rings

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Geologist and champion gold panner Vincent Thurkettle, prospects for gold in a secret location on a river in North Wales. The history of Welsh gold is a long one, its association with the British royal family started in 1911 and every wedding ring since then has been Welsh gold, including those of the Queen, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The metal is very rare and only found in small quantities.

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Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © christopher jones / Alamy / Afripics
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