>>> A fawning letter sent by Prince Charles to Colonel Gaddafi has been discovered at one of the despot’s palaces in Libya. Addressing the dictator as ‘Your Excellency’, the heir to the throne called for greater ties between the two nations.
The letter thanks Gadaffi for making it easier for Christians to worship in Libya. What other Islamic state has been doing that? Is the Daily Mail suggesting that shouldn’t have been encouraged?
Diplomatic etiquette is what it is. Charles didn’t write the playbook or make up on his own the terms of address. Platitudes hoping for better international ties are standard boilerplate. What’s the big deal?
No other reason at all.