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King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!
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Clyde the thistle mascot met thousands of visitors during the 2014 Games!
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  • rähui A temporary ban on certain activities in an area. A rähui was placed to keep people safe from contaminated water.
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