“English students don't spend much time on their studies. They're more interested in partying and having fun.”

— Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall compares hardworking Pakistani students to the National Union of Students, October 2006.
Guardian, 5 Nov 2006 http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2006/nov/05/7days.observermain

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