Why are we still paying for Sarah Ferguson?
Shelagh Fogarty questions the public funding of a disgraced prince and his ex-wife.
The Royal Family has reached another tipping point, with the question of why the public is still paying for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson hanging over Buckingham Palace.
The release of Virginia Giuffre's book has brought Prince Andrew's disgrace back into the public eye, with allegations against him that he continues to deny.
The question that any self-respecting journalist would ask in an interview if given the chance was posed by a heckler outside Lichfield Cathedral: "Have you asked the police to cover up for your brother?"
This incident highlights the reputational damage to the King and the entire institution of the monarchy.
Author's summary: Public funding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is questioned.