Irish Premier’s Partner Sorry for Comparing Charles’ Crown to Hogwarts Sorting Hat

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Matt Barrett has apologized after messages to his 350 followers mocking the coronation were published.

European Editor at Large

Published May 15 2023 1:19PM EDT

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Matt Barrett, the partner of Leo Varadkar, the Irish premier, has “unreservedly” apologized after he sent mocking Instagram messages from Westminster Abbey during King Charles III’s coronation.

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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Irish Premier’s Partner Sorry for Comparing Charles’ Crown to Hogwarts Sorting Hat

Matt Barrett has apologized after messages to his 350 followers mocking the coronation were published.

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