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UK: Members of Parliament Order Release of Papers on Prince Andrew Trade Role

Is the monarchy finally embracing transparency or are politicians exploiting the scandal for partisan gain?

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UK: Members of Parliament Order Release of Papers on Prince Andrew Trade Role

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Above: Police at ex-Prince Andrew's former Royal Lodge residence in Windsor, England, on Feb. 20. Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

As the Epstein scandal engulfs the palace, the royal family’s claims to dignity look decrepit. A stripped prince under investigation and a monarchy pleading "let the law take its course" hardly inspire trust. Credit the Liberal Democrats for forcing transparency through a humble address. While courtiers dither, elected lawmakers chose sunlight over deference, putting victims and accountability before royal privilege.

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Right narrative

Conservatives have been at the forefront of the fight for transparency, while Starmer refuses to release all the files, even citing embarrassment to his government as an excuse. If the monarchy wants to survive, as it should for the good of the country, it must go further than just cooperating in Andrew's investigation. It needs total transparency, no more privileges and titles for outsiders — and certainly no more lectures about liberal social policies.

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