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2014-04-17 Britain

Prince Charles refused to back Salman Rushdie over Satanic Verses fatwa

Prince Charles had turned his back on India-born Salman Rushdie after a fatwa was issued against him for his controversial novel 'The Satanic Verses' because he thought the book was offensive to Muslims, a British author has claimed.

Martin Amis claims that the Prince of Wales' views caused a row at a dinner party after Rushdie was issued with the death sentence by Islamic clerics in 1989.

In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, he claims that the heir to the British throne told him that he would not offer support "if someone insults someone else's deepest convictions".

Posted by Beavis 2014-04-17 09:03|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top

#1 He's still dreaming of the 7 Pillars of O' mai goodness.

Most British Public types get out of that phase.

Posted by Shipman 2014-04-17 17:32|| 2014-04-17 17:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Really stands up for values, no Bonny Prince Charlie he.

He could learn a lot from the Gurkhas.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2014-04-17 20:18|| 2014-04-17 20:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Let's hope the Queen arranges to have him skipped in the succession.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2014-04-17 22:57|| 2014-04-17 22:57|| Front Page Top

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