Row over 'Dirty Harry' cover story

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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The publishers of American magazine Radar have sparked controversy after creating a mock-up picture of 'dirty' Prince Harry for the cover story of its latest issue.

The fake image shows the young royal on the throne in his boxer shorts with a beer in his hand.

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Radar magazine's controversial new cover

It also bills the Queen's grandson as a "skirt-chasing, hard-partying royal pain".

It claims to gives details of his late-night partying and brief stint in rehab after admitting abusing marijuana and alcohol.

Of the decision to run the fake picture, which was created by super-imposing the Prince's head onto a model's body, Radar spokesman Adam Raymond told Australia's Daily Telegraph: "We thought it was just a fun way to poke a bit of fun and illustrate the way Harry is behind closed doors."

He added : "Certainly they [William and Harry] should not be untouchable - especially considering the amount they put themselves in the public eye by going out and going wild."

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