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The return of the Sussexes: a ‘metaphorical hand grenade’In the Spotlight The pair’s surprise move could be an opportunity to start afresh, though very few of the issues that caused their departure ‘seem to be any better than when they left’
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What is behind the return of Harry and Meghan to the UK?Today's Big Question The most shocking comeback since Dirty Den’s in EastEnders has left the royal family reeling
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Is this it for Prince Harry and the royals?Today’s Big Question It seems the King has ‘finally had enough’ with his second son after back-and-forth briefings related to his latest UK trip
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Are the royals paying enough rent?Talking Point Audit exposes generous arrangements that have allowed royals to profit from residences for which they pay little or no rent
By The Week UK Published
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Harry and Meghan’s non-royal tour of AustraliaIn The Spotlight The ‘quasi-royal’ visit is proving controversial Down Under, with accusations that the couple are capitalising on their profile for commercial gain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: ‘author of his own misfortunes’In The Spotlight Warning signs about the former prince’s profligacy and poor judgment predate Epstein associations
By The Week UK Published
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Is Andrew’s arrest the end for the monarchy?Today's Big Question The King has distanced the royal family from his disgraced brother but critics claim a ‘fit of revolutionary disgust’ could still wipe them out
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Why is Prince William in Saudi Arabia?Today’s Big Question Government requested royal visit to boost trade and ties with Middle East powerhouse, but critics balk at kingdom’s human rights record
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Beatrice and Eugenie be dragged into the Epstein scandal?Talking Point The latest slew of embarrassing emails from Fergie to the notorious sex offender have put her daughters in a deeply uncomfortable position
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Norway’s scandal-hit royalsIn the Spotlight Rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the crown princess, adds to royal family's ‘already considerable woes’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Peppercorns and properties: why MPs are investigating royal rentsThe Explainer Public Accounts Committee inquiry hopes to ‘secure value for money for the taxpayer’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Prince Andrew: a timeline of disgraced royal’s Epstein scandalIn Depth How the Queen’s favourite child went from Falklands War hero to public pariah
By The Week UK Published
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Prince Andrew: is the royal family doing enough?Today’s Big Question King Charles faces calls for tougher action against Andrew after latest allegations about Virginia Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of having the monarchyPros and cons Majority of Britons still favour having a royal family but support is waning, especially among the young
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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