RUSSELL MYERS: 'Royal Family only has one choice as Andrew scandal lingers in air'Dozens of protesters demonstrated outside Westminster Abbey as the Royal Family attended the annual Commonwealth Day service and the Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers believes there's only one thing the Firm can do amid the Andrew scandalView 3 Images The Royal Family at Commonwealth Day today (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The royal family is used to the heat by now - and it's nothing to do with the upturn in weather. As the King led senior royals on a show of unity today, the scandal surrounding former prince Andrew’s disgraceful conduct still lingers in the air. It is a potential turning point in the institution’s long history and one which shows no sign of abating. ‌View 3 Images Anti-monarchy protesters outside Westminster Abbey today (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)The Commonwealth Day event is a perfect example. The royals finally united behind exiling Andrew who is now very much on his own, left to face the consequences of his alleged actions.

Source: Daily Mirror March 09, 2026 19:31 UTC