Prince Dampens Writers’ Hopes
Prince Charles, at odds with the press over publication of off-the-record remarks, poured cold water on Fleet Street reporters today.
Switching on an ornamental fountain on the third day of his Australian tour, he drenched reporters and photographers, causing Princess Diana to burst into laughter.
“I have the greatest possible pleasure in switching on this fountain and seeing where the water goes,” the prince said.
Assisted by high winds, the water arched 16 feet in the air and came down on top of his accompanying press corps. Officials hastily turned off the jets.
British tabloids had published stories Monday which said the prince was angry that his views on recent inner-city riots had been misrepresented.
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