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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Royal Family Accused Of Hypocrisy Over Wind Farm Plans

Dozens of wind turbines could soon turn profit for the royal family despite them being criticised by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Up to 45 turbines are planned for construction on Crown Estate land, which could reap £1 million in subsidies for the royal family.

The Prince has previously reportedly described wind farms as a “horrendous blot on the landscape” while the Duke has referred to them as “useless” and “a disgrace”.

Residents living next to the proposed wind farms in Wales and Lincolnshire last night accused the royal family of hypocrisy.

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