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How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman

How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman

Summary

Kenner Elias Jones, known for leading Prince Charles's 1969 investiture procession, later pursued a life of fraud. He committed various cons across three continents, as documented in a new film. Despite early signs of deception, Jones's charm helped him continue his fraudulent activities for decades.

Key Facts

  • Kenner Elias Jones led Prince Charles's investiture procession in 1969.
  • Jones began his deception as a choirboy by convincing a bishop he should lead the procession.
  • He was convicted for fraud in 1973 and 1975 in the UK, and received psychiatric treatment.
  • Jones married Lee McKenzie in Canada in 1980 and later committed fraud there.
  • Jones's fraudulent activities spanned multiple continents, including North America and Europe.
  • He was warned by psychiatrists of having a personality disorder, suggesting potential danger to others.

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