Duke of Edinburgh’s comments on China

Title

Duke of Edinburgh’s comments on China

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

17 Oct 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:58

Description

During the recent royal visit to China, the Duke of Edinburgh is said to have told British student Simon Kirby that Peking was ghastly, and to have made a lighthearted remark about slitty eyes. Royal Press Secretary, Michael Shea denies the allegations. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Michael Shea; Simon Kirby

Keywords

Interethnic relations; UK; China; International relations; Prince Philip; Royal visits; Royal family; Students; Beijing; National stereotypes; Simon Kirby

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