By GERRY LOUGHRANMore by this AuthorAt a time when our sovereign state and several of its institutions are looking decidedly rocky, we could well have done without the awful Prince Andrew affair. In the past, such as times of war, the royal family offered itself as a focus of unity and loyalty. The result was a decision effectively to retire Prince Andrew from royal duties. The Queen herself, aged 93, is said to be deeply frustrated that the scandal has overshadowed the royal family’s work for social good. * * *In the past, children would get cheese sandwiches, tomato sandwiches or possibly cheese and tomato sandwiches.

Source: Daily Nation December 01, 2019 02:03 UTC