Ahead of the release of Charles Spencer’s controversial memoir, Dennis Altman picks 5 reads shedding light on the British monarchy.
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The scandal is not only putting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, it’s undermining trust in British government and institutions more broadly.
Overall, the former prince’s arrest throws into stark relief the state of the rule of law in the US compared to other democracies like the UK.
An expert in international criminal law explains the legal possibilities for the former royal.
Even for those not interested in royal gossip, Andrew Lownie’s joint biography of former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is a fascinating – and revealing – read.
Ever since Andrew announced that he would no longer use his official titles, pressure had been mounting on the king to go further
Nobody’s Girl is Virginia Giuffre’s inside account of the two years she spent as a ‘sex slave’ working for Jeffrey Epstein and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.
Here’s how it works – and what it might mean for succession.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has called for an inquiry to ‘properly scrutinise’ the crown estate.
From grand old dukes to disgraced spares, the title has a long and chequered history.
William has chosen to focus much of his work as Prince of Wales on issues with a social purpose.
The British royals are no strangers to scandals - and they are likely to be able to manage this one.
Why hasn’t Prince Andrew been formally stripped of his titles? Why is he still a prince? Here’s what his titles mean and how they can — or cannot — be removed.
The law is not designed to easily allow someone to become an ex-royal.
When powerful men are accused, the coverage largely revolves around those powerful men and the monetary or career consequences for them.
Prince Andrew is an ideal target but to focus solely on him is to overlook serious flaws elsewhere.
Reputationally bad broadcast interviews with the royals aren’t new – from the king who abdicated to the current king who admitted to adultery.
An expert in journalists in fiction and film reviews Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Emily Maitlis.
The relationship between Princes William and Harry is fractured, and can be explained by what’s known as the ‘family systems’ theory. Repairing it will require the Royal Family to change.
Despite being non-working royals, the two members of the family remain counsellors of state for King Charles III.
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