How Prince Philip censored Molly Parkin's sex toy tale
It started with actor James Robertson Justice....
Another story from the Old Arcati blog complete with reader interactions, some very naughty.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2009
Prince Philip censored Molly Parkin sex chapter in James Robertson Justice book
Isn't it a fright? I learn that a book celebrating the life of the late British comic actor James Robertson Justice was censored by Prince Philip.
James Robertson Justice: What's the Bleeding-Time? was published in paperback last year with a Foreword by the Duke of Edinburgh. But before publication the Prince read the book in manuscript and took exception to graphic sex scenes described in the Hello Molly chapter which chronicles the bawdy, enchanting romance between the actor and the former Sunday Times and Nova fashion editor, novelist, poet and painter (and my gorgeous fiancée) Molly Parkin.
The Prince was so appalled that he threatened to withdraw his Foreword if the chapter wasn't removed - or at least toned down. And so the chapter was laundered by royal command.
Molly tells me: "I was …
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Madame’s Substack to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.