Queen Elizabeth Dons Fur Coat, Angers Activists
Queen Elizabeth was photographed wearing a fur coat as she entered the Canadian assembly building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Queen is visiting Canada as part of her golden jubilee.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told The Herald (UK) that the Queen wore the fur coat because of freezing temperatures in Canada, which did little to allay complaints from animal rights activists.
According to a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals statement,
Just because it is cold weather, that does not mean the Queen has to be cold-hearted. There are many warm fabric coats available which are made without breaking the necks of animals or electrocuting.
Advocates for Animals’ director Les Ward told The Herald,
Whether they are old or new, for the majority of people it is no longer acceptable to wear fur coats. It is about time that the Royal family realized this and decided to set an example to the rest of the world.
Source:
Anger as Queen wears fur coat. Vicky Collins, The Herald (UK), October 10, 2002.
Tags: Advocates for Animals, Fur, Les Ward, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals