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Row over 'Dirty Harry' cover story

The publishers of American magazine Radar have sparked controversy after creating a mock-up picture of 'dirty' Prince Harry for the cover story of its latest issue.

The fake image shows the young royal on the throne in his boxer shorts with a beer in his hand.

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Radar magazine's controversial new cover

The accompanying article promises to expose the secret life of "England's pinup prince", the magazine tells its readers about the "black sheep" of the royal family.

It also bills the Queen's grandson as a "skirt-chasing, hard-partying royal pain".

It claims to gives details of his late-night partying and brief stint in rehab after admitting abusing marijuana and alcohol.

Of the decision to run the fake picture, which was created by super-imposing the Prince's head onto a model's body, Radar spokesman Adam Raymond told Australia's Daily Telegraph: "We thought it was just a fun way to poke a bit of fun and illustrate the way Harry is behind closed doors."

He added : "Certainly they [William and Harry] should not be untouchable - especially considering the amount they put themselves in the public eye by going out and going wild."

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