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Eton mess

13 December 2020

5:00 AM

13 December 2020

5:00 AM

The Duke of Wellington, one of England’s most celebrated and honoured military figures responsible for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, is often attributed with the saying the battle was won on the playing fields of Eton”.  A privileged, elitist school serving the sons of the British aristocracy and wealthy class and responsible for educating 20 prime ministers. 

If true, Wellington would be forced to recant as under the current headmaster Simon Henderson, nicknamed ‘Trendy Hendy’ by his students, instead of masculine courage and valour Eton has gained the reputation as one of the most politically correct and Woke institutions in England. 

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