LETTER:Dungeon duchess

Friday 19 January 1996 19:02 EST

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From Mr David Smith

Sir: In the event of the Duchess of York being unfortunate enough to find herself imprisoned for debt, I am sure the prison authorities would ensure she was treated in the same way as any other inmate.

However, if on temporary release - a hospital visit or to the shops - it would surely be appropriate for the shackles to be made from a noble metal.

Yours faithfully,

David Smith

Tatsfield, Kent

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