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The Duke of Gaza

The Duke of Gaza

Prince William's amoral handwringing has done the monarchy real damage

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Melanie Phillips
Feb 21, 2024
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Prince William and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas

What on earth was HRH the Prince of Wales thinking when he released his statement about the war in Gaza? It is an iron rule that the Royal Family doesn’t make political or controversial interventions. The institution of the British monarchy draws its strength and unique value as a source of na…

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