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

(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... Read full story »

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