Explosive documents have surfaced, shedding light on a deeply controversial remark made by the late Prince Philip during a visit to a Staffordshire factory in the 1980s. The Duke of Edinburgh reportedly quipped about British workers in the Far East having "slitty eyes," a comment that has resurfaced to spark fresh outrage.
The Incident That Shocked a Nation
According to newly released archives, Prince Philip made the racially insensitive remark while touring a factory in the West Midlands. The comment, allegedly made in jest, was directed at British employees working in the Far East, drawing immediate criticism even at the time.
Royal Response and Fallout
Buckingham Palace has yet to comment on the resurfaced incident, but historians note this wasn't an isolated case of controversial remarks from the Duke. The revelation comes at a sensitive time for the monarchy, as it grapples with modern expectations of accountability.
Local Staffordshire residents expressed mixed reactions, with some dismissing it as "typical Philip humour" while others called it "unacceptable by today's standards."
Historical Context Matters
Royal experts suggest such incidents highlight the challenges of judging historical figures by contemporary moral standards. However, critics argue the monarchy must confront its past to move forward in an increasingly diverse Britain.
The documents also reveal how factory management at the time reportedly laughed off the remark, illustrating how workplace attitudes have evolved in recent decades.
