Britain's royal family and television have a complicated relationship. The fictionalized take of Netflix hit "The Crown" has molded views of the monarchy for a new generation, though in ways the powerful, image-conscious royal family can't control. "The story of the royal family is a constructed narrative, just like any other story," said Phil Harrison, author of "The Age of Static: How TV Explains Modern Britain." Prince Andrew appeared on BBC Newsnight with Emily Maitlis with regard to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She was initially welcomed as a breath of fresh air for the stuffy royals when she wed Prince Andrew in 1986.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2021 19:52 UTC