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    Apr 07, 2020 3 minutes

    1891

    PRINCE OF WALES IN GAMBLING SCANDAL

    The social life of the Prince of Wales was under the spotlight this month when he was called to give evidence in a high-society gambling trial.

    The scandal came about when Prince Albert, always known by his intimates as Bertie, was attending the Doncaster Races during the St Leger week in 1890. He was staying at Tranby Croft near Hull, the home of wealthy shipowner Arthur Wilson.

    The gentlemen assembled there played baccarat. This was questionable behaviour, because baccarat was illegal in

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