The News Agents Will Prince Andrew be called to face Parliament?
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Oct 22, 2025 Parliament faces mounting pressure to scrutinize Prince Andrew's peppercorn rent and royal finances. Could he be summoned for questioning? Discussions reveal the opaque funding sources for his expenses and the challenges of accountability. Past abdication crises serve as a backdrop to questions of title stripping. As MPs grow bolder in criticizing royal arrangements, Andrew's indifference is seen as worsening his public perception. The intersection of this royal saga with broader Conservative politics adds a fascinating layer to the discourse.
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Parliamentary Taboo Limits Royal Scrutiny
- Parliamentary convention bars personal criticism of royals on the Commons floor, creating practical limits on scrutiny.
- That convention makes summoning a royal like Prince Andrew unprecedented and constitutionally fraught.
Parliament Holds Ultimate Royal Authority
- Parliament ultimately holds power over royal titles and status, shown historically in the abdication crisis.
- That constitutional flexibility means MPs could exert pressure if political will and public opinion align.
Royal Lodge Peppercorn Rent Revealed
- The Sunday Times revealed Prince Andrew pays a peppercorn rent on Royal Lodge after a past £8m refurbishment.
- Sources told John Pienaar the house was dilapidated and £8m may not stretch across 20 years for a 30-bedroom property.