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Prostitution case shakes British government in Profumo affair
In London a socialized osteopath linked to the royal circle was arrested for living off prostitution from 1951 onward. Dr. Stephen Ward, 42, denied procuring and faced a Monday hearing after bail denial. The scandal implicated ex Minister John Profumo and Christine Keeler, triggering political turmoil as Conservative leaders faced security leaks and public uproar. Ward claimed high-profile clients and claimed ties to Churchill and Cabinet members, while investigations extended to alleged aid to Paris and New York. Ward listed royal connections including Prince Philip and Princess Margaret among his acquaintances.
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