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Court summons for UK royal over dog
LONDON, England -- A senior member of the British royal family is facing a court appearance after her pet bull terrier allegedly attacked a couple. Buckingham Palace confirmed a newspaper report on Sunday that Princess Anne, 52, is being prosecuted under the UK's Dangerous Dogs Act. The princess, who is Queen Elizabeth II's second child, and her husband, Commodore Tim Laurence, have been summoned to appear before East Berkshire magistrates in October. Buckingham Palace refused to discuss details of the alleged incident. But a palace spokesman told CNN in a statement: "We can confirm that the Princess Royal and Commodore Tim Laurence have received a summons to appear before magistrates in due course." Under the act, the couple face possible penalties of fines of up to £5,000 each and up to six months' imprisonment. A court also has the power to order the destruction of the animal and to disqualify the couple from keeping a dog. The Mail On Sunday newspaper reported that the incident happened in July when the princess and her husband were exercising the dog in Windsor Great Park, near London. It was reported that the animal was allowed off its lead and attacked an Asian man and woman. One of them was allegedly bitten on the leg, though not seriously, and police were alerted, the newspaper said. It is understood it is the first time such a senior royal has been summoned to appear before a criminal court for an offence other than exceeding the speed limit. The newspaper said the hearing is set for October 9 at Slough Magistrates Court, when it would be disclosed whether the couple would plead guilty or not guilty.
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