By the early 1970s, Truman Capote’s long relationship with fellow writer Jack Dunphy had evolved into part-time companionship. Truman became besotted with an unassuming (and previously straight) air-conditioning repairman named Danny, whom he met while wintering in Palm Springs. The repairman had no interest in international society, but headstrong Truman took him on a gilded tour of Europe anyway, expecting his A-List friends to welcome him. For the most part they did. Some, such as John Richardson, went above and beyond in an attempt to alleviate Danny's homesickness. 
 
One of their stops was a dinner party hosted by Gianni and Marella Agnelli at their palazzo in Turin. Truman’s friend somehow landed the seat next to the Queen of Denmark at dinner. When the Danish queen inquired whether Danny had previously visited Europe, he answered:
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• “No, except for that time in Korea.”
• “No, but Truman took me to see your son, Hamlet, on Broadway.”
• “Yes, back when I dated your cousin, Princess Margaret.”​

The answer is after the JUMP.

“Addiction to truth can make one many enemies.”
 
John Richardson, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Image Credit: Public Appearances, 1987-1991