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Debunking myths about Prince Charles

Debunking myths about Prince Charles - Prince Charles does not have seven eggs cooked for him for breakfast, according to the Royal Family's new website which aims to dispel popular myths surrounding the British monarchy.

"No, he doesn't and never has done, at breakfast or any other time", Clarence House said in response to the claims that were first made by BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman in his 2006 book "On Monarchy".

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An emergency services member is reflected in the sunglasses of Britain's Prince Charles during a reception at Bondi Icebergs swimming club in Sydney November 9, 2012. REUTERS/Lukas Coch/Pool

Clarence House, Prince Charles' private office, usually renowned for protecting the secrecy of the direct heir to the throne, his wife and children, has changed tact and opted to debunk the myths in a new frequently asked questions section.

The website denies Prince Charles, who turns 64 on Wednesday, dislikes all modern architecture - an allegation he has frequently been accused of in his work to protect British heritage. http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/faqs

In response to the question, "Does The Prince advocate untested and dangerous alternative medical therapies?", the site also gives a forceful no.

"Not at all. The Prince is a keen advocate of integrated healthcare. This means taking a wider, preventative approach to healthcare by addressing the underlying social, lifestyle and environmental causes".

The Prince also pays tax, has not given any thought to his coronation, nor lent his support to the creation of a new Royal Yacht as a legacy for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Neither does the Duchess of Cornwall smoke, the website assured. She "gave up smoking many years ago".

In response to a question about why Prince Charles, as an environmental campaigner, drives a Bentley, the site said the "car is required for some engagements for security reasons and is owned by the Metropolitan Police". ( Reuters )



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Redford gushes over Prince Charles' green agenda

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Britain's Prince Charles meets Robert Redford (L) at a reception for the film "Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World" at the first Sundance London film and music festival at the O2 Arena in London April 28, 2012. Actor-director Robert Redford aims to bring the spirit of independent American cinema to Britain this week with Sundance London, transporting the film festival held annually in Park City, Utah, across the Atlantic for the first time. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/POOL (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT ROYALS SOCIETY)


Redford gushes over Prince Charles' green agenda — American Hollywood royalty teamed up with British royalty as Robert Redford appeared in London to promote a documentary on Prince Charles' latest environmental projects.


Redford praised the heir to the British throne, speaking Thursday at the launch of the first-ever Sundance film and music festival.

He says Charles "has been committed for a long time, which I greatly admire, to sustainability and environmental conservation" and said working together "seemed like a natural fit."

Sundance London will host the royal premiere on Saturday of "Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World." The documentary by filmmakers Stuart Sender and Julie Bergman Sender maps out three decades of environmental work by the prince.

The Sundance London festival runs from April 26-29 at London's O2 Arena. ( Associated Press )

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