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Why was it ‘necessary’ for King Charles to take action on Andrew – and why now?

Why was it ‘necessary’ for King Charles to take action on Andrew – and why now?

Ever since Andrew announced that he would no longer use his official titles, pressure had been mounting on the king to go further

31.10.2025 6

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Francesca Jackson

Banning Prince Andrew, paring down royal causes – what a modern monarchy might look like under William

Banning Prince Andrew, paring down royal causes – what a modern monarchy might look like under William

William has chosen to focus much of his work as Prince of Wales on issues with a social purpose.

22.10.2025 3

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Francesca Jackson

A ceremonial sword and ‘beating the retreat’: decoding the rituals of Donald Trump’s state visit

The king took a gamble on pressuring the president over Ukraine but it seems to have paid off.

19.09.2025 5

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Francesca Jackson

The king has a tricky diplomatic role to play in inviting Trump for a state visit

There is a danger that the monarch’s reputation is affected by hosting controversial heads of state.

06.03.2025 3

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Francesca Jackson