The Duke of Cambridge has defended the monarchy against accusations of racism on a visit to a school in Stratford.
Prince William said "We're very much not a racist family" while he and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, toured School21 in Pitchford Street today (Thursday, March 11).
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He made the comment during his first public appearance since highly damaging claims of bigotry and a lack of support were levelled at the Royal Family by Harry and Meghan in their interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey.
The visit coincides with the roll-out of Mentally Healthy Schools resources for secondary schools. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
William and Kate visited the school to mark the return of children to classes this week and the rollout to secondary schools of a mental health project Kate launched in primary schools in 2018.
The Duchess of Cambridge with co-headteacher Edmund Coogan. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
As William left, a reporter asked him: "Is the Royal Family a racist family, sir?"
The duke, with the duchess by his side, replied: "We're very much not a racist family."
The Duchess of Cambridge talks with a child in the water area of the playground. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
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