More than 60 years of devoted public service would have ended in ignominious tragedy, writes royal biographer A. N. WILSON. Quite frankly, it is difficult to recall anything more scandalous in the history of the Royal Family in a generation. In the 1930s, the Royal Family lived down accusations that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were sympathetic to Hitler. In the 1930s, the Royal Family lived down accusations that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were sympathetic to Hitler. Those of us who want the Monarchy to survive must hope the Royal Family will be visibly pared down as it embarks on a new decade.

Source: Daily Mail November 18, 2019 22:14 UTC