Duchess of York criticised for HIV tests

Title

Duchess of York criticised for HIV tests

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Dec 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:00:55

Description

Interview with society columnist Una-Mary Parker on criticism of Sarah, Duchess of York over her frank admission that she has had two HIV tests. AIDS charities are welcoming her openness because they say it keeps the disease in the public eye, but Palace officials are reported to be dismayed and one Conservative MP has already criticised the move. Parker says the Duchess is naive and should think before she speaks. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Una-Mary Parker

Keywords

Health; Royal family; Royalty; AIDS; HIV; Duchess of York; Medical examinations; Testing

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