Martin Ivens, Columnist

Prince Andrew and the Monarchy’s Royal Mess

The queen is immensely popular in Britain, but a younger generation is unlikely to look kindly on the crown as scandal engulfs her favorite son.

January 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM UTC

By Martin Ivens

Martin Ivens is the editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Previously, he was editor of the Sunday Times of London and its chief political commentator.

Young Britain is not amused.
Photographer: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Europe

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(This column was originally published on Jan. 13. Today, Queen Elizabeth II stripped her son Prince Andrew of all his military titles and royal patronages.)

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