UK’s Prince William says it’s fine for his kids to be gay
By Reuters
27 June 2019 |
1:15 pm
Britain's Duke of Cambridge said on Wednesday it would be absolutely fine if one of his children were gay, but admitted he was worried about the persecution and hatred they might face because of their royal status.
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