LONDON (AP) —LONDON (AP) — Prince William says that his family is not racist, becoming the first British royal to speak out about accusations of bigotry made by Prince Harry and Meghan, his brother and sister-in-law. William made the comments Thursday in response to questions shouted at him by reporters during a visit to an East London school. While members of the royal family often ignore such queries, William used the opportunity to address the explosive allegations that have rocked the monarchy. Buckingham Palace sought to respond to Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment in a 61-word statement, but it has failed to quell the controversy.
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Britain's Prince William adjusts his face mask during a visit with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge to School21, a school in east London, Thursday March 11, 2021. (Justin Tallis/Pool via AP)
Posted at 3:48 AM, Mar 11, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-11 11:56:55-05
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