arrest of former prince andrew A wave of mourning ran in the British royal family. He was reportedly detained on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in office. While this news has shaken the foundations of the monarchy, senior royal members are remaining calm and performing their duties. king charles, queen camilla, Prince WilliamAnd kate middleton All have recently made appearances at high-profile events – a move according to one PR expert a “distraction technique”.
PR expert says royal family focusing on ‘normal business’ after former Prince Andrew’s arrest
Despite the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the royal family is performing its duties and minding its own business. hello! magazineRecent reports suggest that King Charles appeared at London Fashion Week just hours after his younger brother’s arrest. He talked to designers and kept his cool amid news of the arrest.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla also attended an arts organization event in Westminster. As for Kate Middleton, she continues to make high-profile event appearances. She also attended a rugby game with Prince William, as well as the British Academy Film Awards.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said the royal family is trying to remain calm and continue attending these high-profile events. This is to show that they are performing their duties as before without any interference. According to another expert, Hayley Knight, the royal family putting itself forward as a “national front” is a “distraction technique”. She explained that they simply wanted to show that “it’s business as usual.”
Meanwhile, Dampier said the royal family believes in the mantra, “never complain, never explain” and that’s what they’re doing right now. He emphasized that in such difficult times, the royal family believes in staying united. That is why they are following their normal nature and duties. Furthermore, he believes that it is better to remain silent rather than speak.