You have to be in a very deep, very specific type of predicament if you choose your dead father’s memorial service as an opportunity for career rehabilitation. But that’s Prince Andrew for you.
Eleven days ago, Andrew accompanied the Queen to Westminster Abbey, where the royal family had amassed to celebrate the life of Prince Philip. It was a moment that managed to play out in two completely different ways at exactly the same time. In one scenario, the world saw an imperfect man support his grieving, infirm nonagenarian mother in her greatest hour of need, and immediately forgave him for all his sins.
