‌For decades, the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey has been a set piece event in the Royal Family's calendar - but the times are changing. She adds that, "More specifically, it is a warning sign for the Royal Family that things are not what they were." "[It's] probably people thinking that this is going to be such a spotlight on the Royal Family, [and] that perhaps it will be embarrassing." For the PR whizz, it's impossible to ignore the blemish the Andrew scandal has cast over the Royal Family at large. Even when he is not directly involved, the wider Royal Family brand has been forced into a more cautious and controlled strategy.

Source: Daily Mirror March 08, 2026 16:42 UTC