The prince, who has been closely involved with the project, laid a granite slab at the base of the church's new pavilion during a "topping out" ceremony.

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To add flavor to the delicate, bullet-shaped green, Mr. Stitt first builds a base by softening bacon (preferably cut from a slab) in olive oil.

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