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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LBC/IRN, "Duke of Edinburgh’s comments on China". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0013500077003 (Accessed 23 Apr 2025)