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Army Hits Harry With Sensitivity School

Disciplinary action follows two racial gaffes

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 12, 2009 1:22 PM CST
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(Newser) – Prince Harry has been booted to sensitivity camp by his army higher-ups following back-to-back racial gaffes, People reports. Shortly after calling a fellow soldier a "Paki," the 24-year-old royal told a black comedian, "You don't sound like a black chap." The diversity lessons, slated to last several days, are the only disciplinary action the military plans to take.

The announcement comes on the heels of Harry telling comedian Stephen K. Amos, You don't sound like a black chap.
The announcement comes on the heels of Harry telling comedian Stephen K. Amos, "You don't sound like a black chap."   (AP Photo/ Ian West/PA)
Harry will attend equality and diversity courses as punishment for calling a fellow solder a Paki.
Harry will attend equality and diversity courses as punishment for calling a fellow solder a "Paki."   (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, FILE)
Prince Harry has been ordered by his army bosses to take diversity classes.
Prince Harry has been ordered by his army bosses to take diversity classes.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth ,pool)
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AnnieChrist
Feb 12, 2009 10:41 PM CST
When you live in a fairy tale world of 'princes', knights in shining armor, etc don't be so surprised when the real world encroaches on you, and slams you in the face like a 2x4. On another note, how does a black 'chap' sound anyway, like Barack, or James Earl Jones, or Maxine Waters. How does a white 'chap' sound? Like bush, or trent lott, or some other Miz sippi pol?
Guest
Feb 12, 2009 8:08 PM CST
Royal or not, he's just a human being! I feel sorry for these younr Royals having to watch their P's and Q's. How can they ever live a normal life if everything they do or say has to be censored?
Robert_Dada
Feb 12, 2009 5:43 AM CST
When oh when are people going to get with the program and realize the "royalty" of Britain is full of sh*t and needs to be flushed? What an insignificant bunch of pompous asses!

 
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