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Letter: Royal bloomer

Sir: I wonder if Prince Philip is aware of the old Chinese proverb which states that it is better to keep one's mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

HUGH LUTCHELL

Worsley, Greater Manchester

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