Royal makes first public appearance since settling sexual assault case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre
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This was a day for the Royal Family, especially the Queen and therefore she should be free to decide who she wishes to escort her to and from the Abbey and Prince Andrew is reported to be her favourite child.
This was, in effect a private ceremony, however, it was decided to have media presence and to be televised live, so the private nature was somewhat over ruled.
Prince Andrew’s behaviour has for many years not been that good and his own arrogance is well-known and publicly displayed by him, so public conception should always be a consideration. By Prince Andrew escorting his mum and then sitting in prominence above all other family members show a complete lack of recognition of public values and to a large extent shows some dismission of the public.
The acceptance of the Royal family has been diminishing for many years and perhaps the public feeling for the Queen as, in some way, been a factor that the diminishing favour for the Family is not more than it currently is.
If the Queen had sort guidance on this, then it was not the guidance to be followed or she discounted it.
Prince Charles own public acceptance is still no way as strong as is the Queen’s, however, by the Royal PR machine it is much more than it was previously and also that of Camila. Could it be that this with Prince Andrew is another Royal PR move to improve the reputation of Prince Andrew, if so, I feel it was very misguided.
But, the Royal family is so believing in their own importance and the belief they are there by a ‘divine right’ that they are, at times not fully aware of how their respect and contentment by the public is. There is still a strong bond by the public, but as time is progressing that bond is weakening.
Charles as King could well be a further diminishing factor, so royal behaviours and the rigidity to protocol needs to be assessed by them and their advisors before it is too late, but perhaps the tide as already been set.
Just look at the recent royal tour of Belize, Jamaica and Bahamas is a point in question and this was with Prince William whose public likeness is much more than many in the Royal family.
While my own acceptance of the Royal family is diminishing, currently I would not wish for them to be not there, but do feel they do need to be more aware of their own behaviours and not show disregard for the public.
Not saying we would, go anywhere near as far as in Russia, with the Russian over throw of their own Royal family, but the respect for our Royal family is diminishing and they have to be aware of this and be seen to be aware in their actions and in everything they do.
Source: Prince Andrew plays prominent role in Prince Philip memorial service | Monarchy | The Guardian
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