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Me too...I hope they escape more negative because of one of their parents.
LaRae
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Look... At this point as Parents Phillip and Elizabeth will be going through a range of Emotions: Anger at him, great disappointment, rational or irrational self blame as parents as to where they went wrong.
Before Prince Andrew resigns from any patronages, could Queen Elizabeth II assign Princess Eugenie to take over some of the patronages' royal duties?
What about dismay at seeing their son being accused of unproven crimes ?
I am always surprised at how de-politicized the British RF is - not a good or a bad thing, just an observation.
Can we expect the government to step in at one point or is it likely they will leave an issue of this magnitude to the palace completely? I suppose it possible that there were [are?] communications ongoing between the palace and Downing Street to find a way out?
In The Netherlands and Belgium a situation like this would inevitably lead to the prime minister's office getting involved for two reasons. Firstly it is the prime minister who is responsible for the actions of members of the royal house and secondly it would be raining questions in parliament, which would force the PM to act. In situations like these it is perhaps easier for a prime minister to make the right decision than it is for a parent.
The Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) are a branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service and are as such not answerable to Prince Andrew personally.Andrew's Police Protection team can probably provide a lot of answers, but if they are like the Secret Service, they will not want to come forward voluntarily as they don't want to lose the trust of the royals, diplomats and politicians they protect.
Be that as it may, I'm sure Andrew's former police team would provide detailed records if Andrew asked them to.
If true that seems to undo much of the message of yesterday. The technicalities of the arrangement -in private capacity, not related to his royal status- will perhaps be lost on many.
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I am always surprised at how de-politicized the British RF is - not a good or a bad thing, just an observation.
Can we expect the government to step in at one point or is it likely they will leave an issue of this magnitude to the palace completely? I suppose it possible that there were [are?] communications ongoing between the palace and Downing Street to find a way out?
In The Netherlands and Belgium a situation like this would inevitably lead to the prime minister's office getting involved for two reasons. Firstly it is the prime minister who is responsible for the actions of members of the royal house and secondly it would be raining questions in parliament, which would force the PM to act. In situations like these it is perhaps easier for a prime minister to make the right decision than it is for a parent.
Before Prince Andrew resigns from any patronages, could Queen Elizabeth II assign Princess Eugenie to take over some of the patronages' royal duties?
Prince Andrew, by way of being the Queen's son, has always had doors opened for him and by his nature, seems to have taken advantage of this perhaps more than his brothers and sister have. Even privately now, some of these doors may close in his face and friends and venues previously welcoming him may be afraid of the association. I don't think it's a matter for him to live the same life simply without royal engagements and patronages. I do think his life will be vastly different, at least for a considerable time. This is even without any further allegations or legal action against him.
i know it was mentioned earlier- but how difficult is it comparatively to remove an HRH, Prince Title or a Royal dukedom, Privy councilor membership, garter knight honour and other subsidiary titles. Not that I am suggesting or thinking this will happen - just curious?
I'm shocked at the suggestion gets a cut from any success from pitch@palace personally. I would think, and like to hope, that any cut goes back to the organisation rather than Andrew personally.
Andrew will continue to be royal and have the word Prince in front of his name, so he will always be a desirable commodity even though the circumstances have changed slightly.
So Andrew and HMQ were spotted going out horse riding today. I interesting timing of that photo op. So very fascinating how all of this is happening.
Anyways Virginia Robert’s interview airs Dec 2
He certainly is not a desirable commodity.. and I hope he will not manage to get back to "royal duties". and indeed charities and so on simply do not want to be seen with him..Of course he will continue to be royal, but I dispute both your assertions that he will always be a desirable commodity and that the circumstances have changed slightly - they've changed a great deal in fact.