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Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne, 75, and his wife Nigora Whitehorn, 45, vow to 'change the lives of children' as they visit Morocco hospital


The Scottish entrepreneur has been a supporter and ambassador for Operation Smile - which helps children with cleft palettes and carries out free surgeries across the world - since 2013.

Duncan recently travelled with Nigora to Casablanca with the charity to observe life-changing operations and meet the patients - many of whom are babies and toddlers receiving surgery - and their families, as part of the Women in Medicine programme. Sharing a look at their trip to Morocco, Nigora wrote: 'Day One: Selection Day with @opsmileuk and @operationsmilemorocco_official @gabbywhitehorn @tombannatyne1 @duncan.bannatyne — an emotional and inspiring start, meeting the incredible kids and families filled with hope. Right after New Year's celebrations, the philanthropist was seen boarding a plane to depart St Barts' Gustaf III Airport - after spending the festive season on the island alongside his beloved wife.

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