21 FEBRUARY 1998, Page 26

. . . kinks and Princes

Sir: Apropos your remarks (Leader, 14 February) that 'Kinks in Mr Clinton's pri- vate life . diminish the self-esteem of ordinary Americans,' so do the deceit and adultery of Prince Charles diminish the self-esteem of many English people, monarchists included.

Anne Critchley

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