Lord Porchester died in 2001. The Queen reportedly was devastated. She lost her sounding board, her racing buddy, the man who probably knew where all the bodies were buried (metaphorically, I hope). Prince Andrew? Still around, still making headlines, still a bit of a mess.
So when you see those photos of them side-by-side—the noble earl and the embattled prince—remember: one man made the monarchy feel solid. The other made it feel like a reality show we can’t stop watching.
You can’t pick your family. But you can pick your side-by-side partner. The Queen chose wisely. Andrew? Well, let’s just say he’s still waiting for someone to ask him to choose.
Now pass the biscuits. We’ve got more royal gossip to unpack.
