Charles’s confession gets mixed reaction

THE Prince of Wales’s decision to name himself as the senior Royal accused of involvement in an allegedly compromising incident witnessed by a servant met a mixed reaction tonight.

Public relations guru Max Clifford said there had been no choice but to make a statement.

"They must have been aware that his name would come into the public arena, with foreign media using it, and people hearing that," he said. "I can see what they are trying to do but I don't think it's going to be effective.