PRINCE Edward, Earl of Wessex, is in Taunton today (October 15) to officially open the Museum of Somerset.

He will tour the museum and meet volunteers, contractors and staff who worked on the £7million restoration.

The Earl will also cut a ribbon on the new glass bridge linking Goodland Gardens to the Castle Green public space, before heading to Langford Budville to open its village hall.

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