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The Duke of York: his critique of US foreign policy represented a breach of Royal protocol
The Duke of York has criticised the foreign policy of the United States, saying the fallout from Iraq has fuelled a “healthy scepticism” towards the country.
In a rare departure from Royal Family protocol, the Duke said that the post-invasion chaos in Iraq could have been avoided if George Bush’s Government had paid heed to British advice.
On the eve of a ten-day visit to the United States as trade envoy, the Duke said that Britain’s imperial history had allowed it to garner invaluable international experience.
He said that there were “occasions when people in the UK would wish that those in responsible positions in the US might listen and learn from our experiences”.
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