Charles is right. Not every child can get to the top. But in Blair's Britain, many don't even get the chance.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: November 19, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: STEPHEN GLOVER

POOR Prince Charles has put his foot in it again.

Of course, he didn't mean to.

The sentiments that have caused so much uproar were contained in a private memo never intended for public circulation. It found its way into the possession of Elaine Day, a former personal assistant who worked for five years in Prince Charles's office.

Ms Day is bringing a case before an industrial tribunal, alleging unfair dismissal. S...

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