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Prince Charles 'calls Asian friend Sooty'

Source: The Independent

London : United Kingdom | 10 months ago

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The Royal family found themselves caught up in a new race row today after it emerged the Prince of Wales has been calling an Asian friend by the nickname "Sooty". Charles has been referring to Kolin Dhillon by the moniker for years whenever they meet at Cirencester Polo club where they are both members,...

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