How shameful pay-off to Andrew’s accuser leaves an indelible stain on his mother’s legacy

The purpose of British royals is coming under more scrutiny

Britain's Prince Andrew. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Omid Scobie© Independent.co.uk

Back in October Prince Andrew’s lawyers unleashed an aggressive move usually only seen during the heated final days of a US presidential election: an oppo dump.