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Prince Andrew and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have created plenty of headlines in recent months for very different reasons. Picture: AAP/Getty Images

Greatest royal scandal since … the last one

We only have to cast our minds back to November to remember when the royals were last in crisis.

Jack the Insider

Royal protection costThe Times

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Prince Harry (R) and his fiancee Meghan Markle visit Reprezent 107.3FM on January 9, 2018 in London, England. The Reprezent training programme was established in Peckham in 2008, in response to the alarming rise in knife crime, to help young people develop and socialise through radio. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

New security will cost taxpayers millions

Former head of royal security says Sussexes’ decision to split time between UK, USA has created a logistical nightmare.

John Simpson

‘MEGXIT’The Times

New York Post, Newspaper, Front Page - Meghan and Harry announce they are to step back as senior Royals.

US shocked by royal plot twist

If the Sussexes are hoping for a gentler ride from US media they’d better think again, with Americans jarred by the royal rift.

Ben Hoyle

royal bombshellWorld

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 25: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation during their royal tour of South Africa on September 25, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images)

Meghan flies back to Canada

The Duchess departs leaving Harry to go into crisis talks with the Queen, Prince Charles and brother William.

Jacquelin Magnay

EditorialEditorials

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We should follow Harry, Meghan’s example

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given republicanism a shot in the arm.

Editorial

The Wall Street Journal

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Being royal not all it’s cracked up to be

What is most shocking about Harry and Meghan’s conscious unroyaling is its common sense.

JASON GAY

ROYALS QUITPolitics

CARDIFF, WALES - JANUARY 18: Prince Harry whispers to Meghan Markle as they watch a dance performance by Jukebox Collective in the banqueting hall during a visit to Cardiff Castle on January 18, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Birchall - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Harry and Meghan’s move reignites republic debate

Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties has breathed new life into an age-old debate.

Kieran Gair

Behind the riftThe Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. In a stunning declaration, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning "to step back" as senior members of the royal family and "work to become financially independent." A statement issued by the couple Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 also said they intend to "balance" their time between the U.K. and North America. (John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Turbulent year that led to royal split

Harry and Meghan’s wedding cheer turned to family splits, media rows and very public criticism.

Valentine Low

Going it aloneThe Times

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 file photo, front from left, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Rear From left, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Price William, Meghan Markle, and her fiancee Prince Harry, following the traditional Christmas Day church service, at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England. In a stunning declaration, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning "to step back" as senior members of the royal family and "work to become financially independent." A statement issued by the couple Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 also said they intend to "balance" their time between the U.K. and North America. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, file)

Pay rent, lose titles: reality of a split

Harry and Meghan face losing significant income, police protection and even their royal titles.

Valentine Low

COMMENTARYWorld

FILE - In this Monday Nov. 27, 2017 file photo Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walk away after posing for the media in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. In a stunning declaration, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning "to step back" as senior members of the royal family and "work to become financially independent." A statement issued by the couple Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 also said they intend to "balance" their time between the U.K. and North America. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Make no mistake … they’ve quit

They were supposed to be the hope of the side, the couple that would modernise the royal family. But Meghan and Harry had other ideas.

Caroline Overington

World

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Timothy Laurence (R) attend the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Anne hardest-working royal … again

Leading members of the royal family worked an average of 84.5 days this year, about a third of the 253 working days in the UK.

NATASHA LIVINGSTONE

The Times

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves after the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on December 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Polo rules ‘shelved for the Queen’

The UK government reportedly changed its plans to tighten restrictions on polo visas after concerns from the Queen.

Henry Zeffman

Christmas serviceWorld

Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hold the hands of their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte after attending a Christmas day service at the St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Young royals captivate the crowds

Princess Charlotte and Prince George charm as Prince Andrew opts to attend a private service instead.

Jacquelin Magnay

World

Britain's Prince Philip leaves King Edward VII Hospital in London, Tuesday Dec. 24, 2019. Prince Philip left hospital Tuesday after being treated for what Buckingham Palace called a â€œpre-existing condition.â€The 98-year-old is expected to join the rest of Britain's royal family for Christmas at Sandringham House in eastern England. (Philip Toscano/PA via AP)

Philip checks out for Christmas

The Queen received some good news when the Duke of Edinburgh checked out of a hospital in time for the royal family’s Christmas.

Jacquelin Magnay

Christmas messageWorld

WINDSOR, ENGLAND: In this undated photo, Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Queen reflects on ‘bumpy’ year

The Queen has sent a clear message to the world that the Royal family will pursue a slimmed down focus.

Jacquelin Magnay

Royal familyWorld

Prince William with his children George, Charlotte and Louis. Picture: Twitter.

Kate’s family photo for royals’ Christmas card

William and Kate’s family Christmas card shows William with their children George, Charlotte and Louis.

One last family ChristmasWorld

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during the JLR Drive Day at Cockatoo Island on October 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)

Royals urge Harry, Meghan to ‘come home’

Harry and Meghan have reportedly been urged to return for ‘one last family Christmas’ as Prince Philip remains in hospital.

Anne Barrowclough

World

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: NOT FOR USE AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2019. (NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE. NO MERCHANDISING, ADVERTISING, SOUVENIRS, MEMORABILIA or COLOURABLY SIMILAR. PHOTOGRAPHS MAY NOT BE DIGITALLY ENHANCED, MANIPULATED OR MODIFIED IN ANY MANNER OR FORM.) In this handout provided by Kensington Palace, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace shortly before they left for Thomas's Battersea for her first day at the school on September 5, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Kensington Palace via Getty Images)

Charlotte, George make up for ill Phil

Princess Charlotte and Prince George are expected to make their Christmas Day debut alongside the Queen.

Jacquelin Magnay

Royal FamilyWorld

Britain's Prince Andrew drives into Buckingham Palace, as he arrives for the traditional Queen's Christmas lunch, in London, Wednesday Dec. 18, 2019. Members of the royal family attend the family event celebrating Christmas. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

Andrew joins Queen’s Christmas lunch

Still smarting from a lecture from his father, Prince Andrew arrived looking grim-faced.

Jacquelin Magnay

Epstein scandalThe Times

Andrew ‘used as bait to lure girls’

Andrew’s name was allegedly used to lure a victim of Jeffrey Epstein to his private island.

Laura Pullman

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