In 2009, Prince Harry faced intense criticism for making a disparaging remark about a soldier.
The Duke of Sussex, who is now an anti-racism activist, apologized in front of the world for referring to his Asian friend as “Paki” (short for Pakistani)
After a newspaper website revealed video evidence of him calling an Asian army comrade a “Paki,” Britain’s Prince Harry apologized on Saturday, although he insisted that he had done so innocently.
In a video from 2006, Harry was seen calling on his friend while hiding from the camera.
Ahmed, our little Paki pal, is here, anyone else?” he said as he slammed into an Asian officer.
The Royal Family spokesman issued a statement explaining the video.
The statement from the spokesman read, “Prince Harry fully appreciates how hurtful this name (Paki) may be, and is sincerely regretful for any offense his comments might cause.”
But on this particular occasion three years ago, Prince Harry referred to the term as a nickname for a very well-liked soldier in his battalion without any hostility.
The statement ended, “There is no doubt that Prince Harry was in any way attempting to offend his buddy.”
