Feb26
Prince Charles Bans Foie Gras
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"The Prince of Wales has asked me to write and thank you for your letter about animal welfare issues surrounding the production of foie gras and your experience in Tetbury. I just wanted to reassure you that The Prince of Wales has a policy that his chefs should not buy foie gras. His Royal Highness was not aware that the House of Cheese sells foie gras and this will be addressed when their warrant is reviewed."
That’s about as big a boost to Britain’s growing movement to permanently ban the sale of foie gras as you could hope for: If the few remaining establishments that are still selling the stuff won’t take it from outraged consumers, they might want to think twice about ignoring a frickin’ royal mandate. PETA’s president sent a letter to the Prince today, thanking him for taking this compassionate stand, and we’re hoping that this positive example from overseas will influence cities like Chicago to stand by their decisions to ban this cruel delicacy forever. Thank you, Prince Charles.
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How sweet for the Prince.
But when in the world is this person going to speak to Prince William
about loving his HUNTS in Africa?
I remember when Wills emailed the wonderful "Pink" to come and sing at his birthday.
Pink's letter was priceless.
She told him that as soon as he stopped hunting baby Gazelles, standing all of 13 inches high with a bow and arrow, she may give that a "little" thought, but he should not hold out too much hope.
You go girl.....
Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | February 26, 2008 03:25 PM
that's the real attitude of a future king - my compliments!
Posted by: little big woman | February 26, 2008 03:28 PM
This is a step forward for sure, but now he has to work on the bear hats worn by their Guards.
Posted by: Michele | February 26, 2008 03:46 PM
Humm, I have to wonder. This is a guy who allows dogs to rip fox apart in an apparant amusment called "Sport" Never-the-less Foie Gras, SUCKS!! And if he still has heart enough to ban it, then good on him!!
Posted by: Carla | February 26, 2008 05:01 PM
That's great news! Prince Charles has set a great example.
Posted by: Kathleen Wissenz | February 26, 2008 05:39 PM
Judith, it's not just his son who hunts. Who do you think William learned it from? Charles is a frequent hunter and William is often with his father when he's out hunting. I don't know if Charles has hunted in Africa or not, but he is known to hunt regularly in England.
Posted by: Ashes | February 26, 2008 06:01 PM
Hi Carla,
We can only hope the Prince is entering a new age of enlightenment—hopefully there are more good things to come.
I hate to say it, Michele, but my grandfather was a Grenadier Guard in London and wore one of those cruddy bear hats—blimey! Go faux!
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | February 26, 2008 06:02 PM
Good start.....but there's other animal's out there that need saving, so I hope he isn't gonna sit back and wait for another letter. I wish people would do something anyway, its like royalty and goverments, etc, WAIT for letters and complaits before DOING anything...Useless really! So write write write....Oh and GO VEGAN!!! :)
Posted by: Darky | February 26, 2008 07:41 PM
He is a very mixed up man. He taught his sons to become blood thirsty hunters. He said he would leave the UK if hunting with dogs was banned. You either feel true compassion for the suffering of animals or you do not. Maybe the Prince has two hearts.
Posted by: Maureen | February 26, 2008 08:05 PM
To hell with Prince Charles
He is still a hunter, and a waste of space!
Posted by: Richard | February 26, 2008 09:46 PM
Ashes,
Yes I know.
This family is famous for their love of blood sports.
How very sick.
Also Prince Philip is the President of Englands Wildlife fund.
Many British people are very upset by this.
And who in the world can blame them.
Peace!
Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | February 27, 2008 01:56 PM
since when do places of cheese sell duck, strange, he should stop hunting and use faux fur for the hats. even better, make the house of cheese vegan :P
Posted by: erica | February 27, 2008 04:25 PM
I'm proud of Prince Charles for making this move on behalf of the ducks and I hope his clout will have a powerful impact. But, as other posters reminded me, bears and foxes could benefit from his support too.
Posted by: lynda downie | February 28, 2008 02:28 AM
This is a start! Great Job.
Posted by: Mary McAlinden | February 28, 2008 03:50 PM
Here is a man that can make a difference. You people that complain about his hunting habits should be patient. He took his first step. Let's hope he cleans up his act further and then has a long life as king.
Posted by: George Sterpka | February 29, 2008 05:25 AM
I know they have some hunting practices you all do not like, but you have to remember it is a different world there, and The Prince doing this is HUGE!!! Baby steps, and God Bless!!
Posted by: Kris Shulfer | March 1, 2008 12:19 PM