'I'm not racist, I've got a mixed-race sister-in-law' says William

PRINCE William has defended the Royal Family from accusations of racism by pointing out he knows a woman of colour.

After bravely stating the Royals were ‘very much not a racist family’ while scuttling away from reporters, the second in line to the throne highlighted the fact that he had a sister-in-law of mixed race.

Prince William said: “I know it looks like I’m grasping at straws right now, but think it through. My brother is married to a woman of colour so it’s impossible for me to be racist.

“Just ask any tattooed skinhead EDL member and they’ll tell you that’s exactly how it works. They’ve always got one mate who’s black, and he’s alright.

“A quick skim through the old family photo album will show you the Royal Family are as un-racist as they come. We’ve got so many black friends in Commonwealth countries we ruled over.

“There’s a lovely picture of gran and Philip being carried on sedan chairs by Tuvalu natives while looking bored yet amused.

“If that’s not the sign of a progressive, forward-thinking family then I don’t know what is.”

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How to get your fix of gossip during lockdown

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Talk to friends and family

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Watch old Jeremy Kyle clips on YouTube

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Join a WhatsApp Group

These are the information superhighways of gossip. Connect with your street’s WhatsApp Group and watch as curtain twitching rumours about suspected raves and the atrocious bin situation at number 23 come pouring in. There will be such a flurry of messages that you’re likely to become addicted, so this is strictly for the hardcore gossip.

Carry an ear trumpet

Lugging around a large metal funnel might make you look like a hard-of-hearing Victorian, but it’s the best way to eavesdrop on other people while you’re out and about. Press it against your ear while nervously queuing at the Co-Op, and not even a distance of several metres can prevent you from listening in on a squabbling couple.

Make up your own

Still can’t get your hands on gossip? Give back to the community by sharing your own that you’ve made up. As well as being a good deed, this might nudge people into revealing a similar thing that happened to them. Your made-up friend may not really be into ‘furry’ porn, but now you know Jeff down the road is.

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