Duchess of York

Laurent vs Andrew – the enfants terribles of Laeken and Windsor

In early March, Andrew, Duke of York, was – yet again – in the middle of a major controversy: the favourite son of Queen Elizabeth II was linked to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and many other dubious “friends”, putting his position as trade envoy for the UK (temporarily) in question. Some weeks later, his Belgian colleague, Prince Laurent, also caused havoc, after word came out the Prince had made a trip to Congo against the express wishes of the government and the King.

Thoughts on the Duchess of Pork

For the past few years, the House of Windsor has been remarkably scandal free and it’s secured its place once more as the well-loved British institution that can always be counted on during times of difficulty.