And there's more. I've just heard this on the radio.
BREAKING NEWS: Prince Charles Calls Asian Friend "Sooty''
The Prince of Wales has become embroiled in controversy after it was claimed he has long called an Asian polo playing friend by the "affectionate nickname" of "Sooty".
Although refusing to respond to the specific allegation, Clarence House says it is "completely ridiculous" to suggest that Prince Charles is racist.
The Indian-born friend of the prince, Kuldip Singh Dhillon, is said to be "comfortable" with the nickname which Clarence House says is widely used by members of Cirencester Polo Club. I'm no royalist but they must have nothing better to write about at the moment. I bet they wouldn't report if Charlie's mate calls him Chalky.
BBC Story here
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