{"id":120039,"date":"2023-10-17T23:41:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=120039"},"modified":"2023-10-17T23:41:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:41:53","slug":"timmy-mallett-offends-scots-with-bonnie-prince-charlie-jibe-about-klu-klux-klan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/timmy-mallett-offends-scots-with-bonnie-prince-charlie-jibe-about-klu-klux-klan\/","title":{"rendered":"Timmy Mallett offends Scots with Bonnie Prince Charlie jibe about Klu Klux Klan"},"content":{"rendered":"

TV presenter and broadcaster Timmy Mallett has miffed Scotland after claiming that Bonnie Prince Charlie dressed like a member of the Ku Klux Klan.<\/p>\n

The 1980s icon claimed that the young royal would don the white gown used by the infamous racist group. The now 67-year-old said it was worn as a disguise.<\/p>\n

The 'Wackaday' presenter was discussing the outfit on Facebook during a cycle ride on the Hebridean Way. Speaking to his 100K followers said the Prince would hide from officials by wearing something similar to the getup synonymous with the KKK.<\/p>\n

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In the short footage, he said: ''Actually that looks a bit scary, like a Klu Klux Klan sort of hood.''<\/p>\n

But Joanne Watson, Highlands and Islands costume historian who designed the robe he was referring to, wants a public apology. Speaking to the Press and Journal, she said: \u201cI remain shocked that the historically accurate Irish mantle I made was compared to a Klu Klux Klan outfit by Mr Mallett.<\/p>\n

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