Why are we still paying for Sarah Ferguson? writes Shelagh Fogarty | LBC

Questioning Royal Finances

Shelagh Fogarty raises a pertinent question: why is the public still footing the bill for Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson?

The recent release of Virginia Giuffre's book has brought Prince Andrew's disgrace back into the spotlight, with allegations against him that he continues to deny.

The question hanging over Buckingham Palace is simple but deeply uncomfortable: why are we still paying for Prince Andrew and, by extension, Sarah Ferguson?

A heckler outside Lichfield Cathedral posed a question to King Charles, "Have you asked the police to cover up for your brother?" - a query that any journalist would ask given the chance.

The reputational damage from Prince Andrew's actions affects not just him, but also the King and the entire institution of the monarchy.

Author's summary: Public funding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is questioned.

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