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Opera singer booed at Harrods sale

Published Monday, Dec 29 2008, 11:12 GMT | By Alex Fletcher
Opera singer booed at Harrods sale

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Katherine Jenkins was booed by anti-fur campaigners at the opening of the Harrods winter sale at the weekend.

Protesters from the Coalition to Abolish The Fur Trade gathered outside the London store and jeered the opera singer when she arrived in a horse-drawn carriage.

Campaigners claim that the Knightsbridge shop, which is owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, is the only UK store selling imported fur.

"We are gathered here today because of our disgust at Ms Jenkins who professes to be against animal cruelty and the fur trade," said campaigner John Wilson.

X Factor winner Leona Lewis reportedly turned down an offer to open the sale because of Harrods' policy.

Jenkins commented: "Personally I do not eat meat or wear fur, but people are entitled to their opinions."
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