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Dear Max,
I was sorry to learn of the media stories which emerged on Sunday in the UK.
In light of the allegations, I suspect you may be deliberating on your planned attendance at the Grand Prix here in Bahrain later in the week. I therefore felt it important to convey the position of Bahrain and its people.
Clearly of paramount importance is the success of the event for all concerned - the Kingdom of Bahrain, Formula 1 and spectators. The focus quite rightly should be on the race.
With great regret I feel that under the current circumstances, it would be inappropriate for you to be in Bahrain at this time.
I don't want to add to the difficulties in which you find yourself, but I hope you understand the position we have taken.
Yours sincerely,
Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa
Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain
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He's a crown prince after all and he showed class and poise. Mosley on the other hand...we expect better from the heads of international organisations.
Masopher, London, UK
It takes courage to make this decision. I fully support the Crown Prince's diplomatic resolution of affairs. Thumbs up Bahrain.
Nancy Jamal, Manama, Bahrain
Someone is silly enough to let themselves be set-up by the News of the World. Who'd let them into the country, let alone run an international organisation?
Irene Bujman, East Kilbride, Scotland
We in the west have a habit of criticizing other cultures when their ways differ from our own. It seems that on this topic at least the west has a few things to learn from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Rod, NYC, USA
I agree totally with the Crown Prince.... I think he made a difficult but courageous decision; and the right one
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