Prince William told staff and clients of the Albert Kennedy Trust that he was shocked by an attack on two lesbians on a bus JONATHAN BRADY/REUTERSHis whole existence as the heir to the throne has been predicated on the idea that he would marry a woman and have children and that they would in turn do the same. However, the Duke of Cambridge says that it would be “absolutely fine by me” if his children turned out to be gay or transgender. The duke, who has been prominent in his support for gay issues, also spoke of his fears about a “backlash” if Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, four, or Prince Louis, one, came out. Speaking on a visit to the Albert Kennedy Trust, which helps homeless young gay and transgender people, he said that he would be “nervous” about how they might face persecution and hatred because of their…

Source: The Times June 26, 2019 16:08 UTC